In your career, have you hit the "glass ceiling" yet? what did you do to overcome the obstacle?

Question

My dad never told me about the glass ceiling...actually, he probably never knew it exsisted. I hit it in my early thirties, and I hit it hard. No, not hard enough to break thru, just hard enough to remind me that it was still there. Is it still there? How do you overcome it? Is it diminishing with time and with the growth of women in the workforce? Do some industries have tougher ceilings than others?

Answer 1

All companies can be likened to a triangular ladder, a very wide base with plenty of rungs at the bottom tapering up to a very narrow top rung with room for only one person. The problem is as you begin to climb there is less and less space on the rungs and those above you will certainly not make room for you.
How to overcome it? Well start at the top of your own business and build a team of people below you, because in any business the person at the top gets an income thanks to the efforts of those working below them.
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Answer 2

Are there other areas within the company that will allow you to move up? For example, I am in engineering but will likely reach that same plateau in the foreseeable future. When that happens for me, my options are quite limited. I can, however, get an MBA and move into the management side. With an engineering background, it will also give me an advantage over those managers who have very little practical experience. You should look into management if that is an option for you. It will also mean some type of degree depending on where you are in your career.

It also depends on the structure of your company and how quickly people move up. If a lot of the senior people are getting ready to retire, you may want to use that as an opportunity to move up. If not, then you might want to look at other companies or even other career fields such as management. Do your research first and see what option is best for you.

Answer 3

Great question. I wish I had the answer!! Hopefully someone will and it will help us all.

Best to you in the future