A room of one's own
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International Women's Day is around the corner and one recurring thought for us has been women, the spaces they occupy and how.
Virginia Woolf wrote A Room of One's Own in 1929. It is 2023 and women still struggle for space, whether it is taking up more space at home, or occupying gendered spaces outside.
This JOMO edition explores how women can occupy more space, that too unapologetically.??
How to occupy space like a cat
Cats are role models. They are queens ?? at occupying and owning a space. As such, there is a lot to learn from these mysterious beings.
Here are a few lessons:
Stretch yourself
No one stretches as majestically as a cat. From now on, raise your arms, extend that back, and stretch the "rules" about being "ladylike".
Be authentically you and let the world deal with it!
Hiss more often
Annoyed at something? Hiss! Someone interrupted you in a meeting yet again? Hiss! Just want to complete your nap in peace? Hizzzz!
Let them hear you roar
Roar out loud like your furry friend. Let them hear you like thunder, like rain shattering the glass (ceiling).
Pro-tip: Remember to roar out the names of other women in a room full of opportunities.
5 ways to speak your mind at work while being professional
We have been loving Laura Haley's "How Do You Professionally Say?" series on Instagram.
And as imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, we wanted to give this a whirl!
Here are five ways you can speak your mind at work while being professional:
"I appreciate your input, but I'm already familiar with this information. Is there something new that you'd like to add to the discussion?"
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2. How do you professionally say: I am overworked & you can't keep giving me 145183 more things to do!
"Given the amount of work already assigned to me, I am open to discuss ways to prioritize my current tasks so that I can understand what requires my immediate attention and what can be taken up later."
3. How do you professionally say: What is the point of asking for my opinion if you never take it?
"I would love to offer insights and know that they carry merit. However, I have noticed that in the past, my opinions have not been taken into account when making decisions, and it is causing me to feel undervalued as a team member."
4. How do you professionally say: Can I expect a promotion or a pay raise this year?
I would like to discuss my compensation package for this year. As I have taken on additional responsibilities and have been consistently meeting or exceeding my performance goals, I would like to know if the current budget allows for a salary increase or a promotion.
5. How do you professionally say: Are you saying that because I am a woman?
Well, in this case, just say what's on your mind because they deserve to hear it!
??Word of the Week
Gender wage gap
The gender wage gap refers to the difference in earnings between men and women in the workforce. It is typically measured as the ratio of women's average earnings to men's average earnings. In many countries around the world, women earn less than men on average, even when they have similar levels of education and experience.
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