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November 08, 2013 Women Have Trouble Letting Go Because They Have A Lot to Prove By The Daily Idea Women tend to hold on to their frustration longer than men. They take things more personally. They have trouble moving on. These generalizations are all backed up by research, interviews, and feedback from managers. So why do women have such a hard time moving on from bad experiences in the workplace? A lot of it is environmental. Some women report feeling pressure to do everything right when working in male-dominated environments. This makes it harder... More »

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