major bean wrote: As a sinister (lefthanded) consequence, the current atmosphere seems to produce women who are more competent than the men. It is because they have to superachieve in order to compete. The women who survive the process are intense competitors.
I agree. I've always had a competitive streak anyway. I had to overachieve just to get my foot in the door, but have long since learn to tone down the attitude that comes with it.
