Women avoid IT because they have the good sense to steer clear of the work/life balance pathology that’s endemic to the industry. Us boys have yet to figure it out, at least here in the US.

It’s a sad state of affairs.

Thanks for reading. Let me just say this blog is an observation; I’m a reporter, so that’s what I do. I have been to many VMware and virtualization events, and there are always far more males than females. It isn’t your fault or the fault of the VMUG. That’s just the way it is in the tech industry.

In fact, I think the VMUG events are great, and I do intend to report on the sessions I attended; they were informative, helpful sessions with knowledgable presenters.

That said, I hope the tides change and we one day see more women entering into tech careers, and the only way that will happen is if American schools encourage young female students in math, science and technology, which I’m not sure is happening as much as it should.

Bridget

I have to ask myself, would you be writing this same story about a Briforum, or any other tec targe event.

Why not report on the break out sessions, the hands on labs, or any number of the sponsors that were there and well represented by women?

While I will agree that the number of men outnumbered the women. there was a significantly higher number than 3.

Anyhow, your article was thought provoking, and I wonder how you guys will try to encourage more women to attend technical events and training.

Chris

We will be working on alternate paths to success in tech.