The Quote: "The macho culture has grown."
Who Said It: Mary Leden, a former programmer at Oracle who left the IT profession for school-photo specialist Lifetouch.
In Context: Leden, in an article about why women leave the IT profession, says she noticed a big shift in attitude toward women after the dot-come bust. "People are hungrier and will work long hours for less money," she says. "That may be harder for women who are parents."
Find Out More: Why Do Women Leave IT?
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