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Ms. Martha Vangeem, P.E., M.ASCE

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Posted By Martha Vangeem 07-22-2021 11:54 AM
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Some companies prefer to hire people with a master's degree. A PE/SE is essential. As a woman, I found that having a master's degree and my PE are invaluable in establishing my credibility. My three children and I all got our master's degree while working. It used to be called night school but is now ...
Posted By Martha Vangeem 12-07-2019 01:27 PM
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Generally, I have seen that males tend to seek titles more than woman do. (Although I really don't like making generalizations...) When a woman is asked to chair a committee, she typically sees all the work it will be and makes the decision after careful consideration. Men typically jump at the title ...
Posted By Martha Vangeem 07-25-2018 10:45 AM
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​I was employed for 30 years with the same employer. During that time, the middle portion, I worked part time for 11 years when my three children were young. I worked Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at first and then four days a week later on; therefore I was never gone more than one day (and never away ...
Posted By Martha Vangeem 03-09-2018 11:51 AM
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​I have been an engineer since 1976 and don't think there is or has been a gender gap in wages. That doesn't mean that from time to time I haven't had to ask for a raise. The EEOC required reporting that made it hard to underpay women across the board in a company. I raised three children and now have ...