Reading comments from other women that were paid far less in their field is so discouraging. I know with my current job I was actually paid more than my male coworkers because they finally decided to up the pay to avoid so much turnover and inexperienced people. So while I am paid more and quickly worked my way into management, I instead receive praise for every little thing I do that the men in my job receive no praise for. Everyone is wildly impressed I drive a the truck, forklift, can maneuver pallet jacks like they’re an extension of my body, and can fling pallets with the rest of them. “You’re so strong!” is a common thing I hear. Yes, I am, but you don’t need to be surprised about it because I’m a woman.