DEAR ABBY: I am a 30-year-old female and have been repairing computers for two years. I thoroughly enjoy it. However, the field is dominated by men, and I have a problem.
My boss doesn't take me seriously. He will put a malfunctioning computer in front of me; I will test it and tell him what I think is wrong with it. Abby, he always disagrees with me.
When he puts the same computer in front of one of his male techs and they will tell him the same thing, he always agrees with them.
I think it's time he gave me credit where credit is due. Is there anything I can do to change my boss's behavior, or should I consider moving on? -- FRUSTRATED GEORGIA TECH
DEAR FRUSTRATED: You're not going to change a member of the old boys' club. Consider moving on, but not until you've found something equally good or better. Now that you have experience, I'm sure there are plenty of job opportunities for a tech with your diagnostic skills.