subject: Pros And Cons Of The Careers That Are Not Traditional [print this page] Nowadays the whole world is struggling against stereotypical gender roles in all spheres of life, career included. What is more, the attempts to eliminate stereotypes pertaining to the jobs that are considered traditional for men or women are the strongest nowadays. People are struggling against so-called glass ceilings and other gender-related issues connected with career. It is known that there are certain professions that traditionally belong to female or male domain and the strangers have been forced out. It is considered not prestigious if a man takes up a job of a nurse, and professional skills of a woman can be questioned if she decides to become a mathematician. This article will be devoted to the pros and cons of the careers that have been considered non-traditional for certain gender.
The strong points of the careers that belong to a non-traditional type
First and foremost, if you choose such a career, you are sure to get satisfaction from your job as you will make your cherished dream come true despite the prejudices connected with the job.
Second, you are sure to receive additional attention to your performance. However, this feature can be both and advantage and disadvantage of the job. If you like to be in the spotlight, then you will feel comfortable. At the same time, introverts may find this attention stressful.
There are two more pros for the representatives of different genders: women get an opportunity to earn a higher salary as usually those jobs that are for men are better paid that those that are for women, while men get a chance to be promoted to a leading position soon.
The weak points of the careers that belong to a non-traditional type
Possible tension with the colleagues that are gender-biased.
Disapproving attitude of the family and relatives. They may consider this job dangerous, unreasonable or simply weird.
Physical and mental hardship can interfere with your work.
