A Twitter user by the name of Amy Nelson - on Twitter as amy_riveter - asked a simple -- but riveting -- question. "To my working women friends: If you could give your younger working self any advice, what would you say?"
The advice the followers of the CEO of Riveter responded with is so spot-on, it's hard to narrow down. Nelson reflected on the viral thread in a piece for Inc., writing, "Working women have so many of the same questions and fears and hopes -- no matter how young or old, where we are in our career or around the country, or the number of babies we've had or hope to have. The simple truth is that over the course of our lifetimes, we live many shared experiences at work. And we walk away with many of the same lessons."
Here are 10 of the most-liked words of wisdom:
Do not put your entire self-worth in the hands of one person aka your boss. Build relationships with people all over your company and most importantly in OTHER companies and industries so your network becomes your superpower. Also build an external personal brand.
— Dona Sarkar (@donasarkar) February 18, 2020
Don't do any unpaid work with the hopes of it translating to future paid work. It'll only set up a dynamic to be devalued.
— dr timaree (@timaree_leigh) February 19, 2020
If you have a life-partner ensure it's an equal relationship. From chores to children and everything in between. Your career will benefit from a happy and equal homelife.
— Sharon Bennett (@SharonBennettLL) February 18, 2020
Take the sick days. Take the vacation days. Take the personal time. It’s all yours and you aren’t earning brownie points/protection by not taking them.
— it’s babe dylan bitch (@kaylasansk) February 19, 2020
“Loyalty” is a word they use to keep you in your place.
— Gennifer Hutchison (@GennHutchison) February 19, 2020
There will be about a two minute gap between when you’re being told you’re too young for the job and when you’re told you’re too old for the job. Don’t listen to any of it. Age is unwinnable for women.
— Megan K. Stack (@Megankstack) February 19, 2020
Because I’ve been a hiring manager and watched great female candidates take our 1st lowball offer, while averageish men always haggled thru at least 2 rounds of offers & counteroffers. Watched a woman take $75k, less qualified male $89k for same exact job.
— Angela Gillette (@gillette_girl) February 19, 2020
You know better than your parents what career path is best for you
— Ms. Young Professional (@MsYoungProfess) February 18, 2020
No job will care about your personal quality of life. They will replace you in a minute. Do not sacrifice your health and family....definitely not yourself
— yanaba (@yanaba9) February 18, 2020
Girl, have your babies
— Rachel Carlson (@RachelRCarlson) February 18, 2020
