Mini|Story: One day at my previous job I was asked to assist a couple of programmers on developing a “quick hint-quick link” website. I had developed and maintained a website for another employer before so I jumped at the offer. One of the programmers told me he was having a issue with the coding and asked me to look over it and see what was happening. However, the other programmer [in a rude & condescending voice] scuffs and says, “You know how to code?!”–I was stunned at his remark but replied [with a smile] and said, “Why yes, I do.” <<Short and sweet, I know I could have said more and been very sassy/salty with my remark but LET’S BE HONEST, he wasn’t worth the bickering>> Anyways, the <points> of the story is:
- Don’t judge a book by its cover [YES! I am an black female, who loves fashion & makeup, but I know my way through a network, I can understand databases, expert systems and so on & so forth]
- We NEED more [women] with STEM Majors
- ::Gloating moment:: Out of all the other people the programmers could have called on–I was chosen.
- Oh! and Yes, I saw the issue with the coding, I advised them on what they should do…then when back back to my desk [grinning ear to ear]
Peace|LOVE|Happiness
This Inspired my Blog & Life!
This Inspired my Blog & Life!
