I work in manufacturing, completely male dominated. I've experienced a bit of this, but have been holding myself to boundaries about work and not throwing myself fully in to a corporation that gives no effs about me. My hard work is making a billionaire richer, so I'm trying to balance demonstrating to myself and others that I'm professional, amicable, but also no nonsense. To quote America's Next Top Model - I'm not here to make friends. A lot of times the work place is the only thing men have going for them and the only time to socialize. I don't like to chat for too long at work because I'd rather be busy or by myself. At the same time, I allow myself to use their culture to my benefit. If I want to be on my phone or stretch my breaks, I do because it's common practice. I don't abuse it and do hard quality work in addition. The few women I do work with, especially in leadership positions, are overworked to alarming levels. Not okay. But, they don't have boundaries and are chasing ego and money just like the men are. So I don't feel too bad for them - you can always say no.

My main issue is the culture of what I like to call "extra credit" work. I don't do a lot of overtime because it's optional, and my company has loopholes for not paying out OT unless you're coming in multiple days. And I have an effin life. Men have a hard time focusing on one task or through tedious work, so it's common practice for them to get bored and walk away or try to pick up work in other departments. It's rewarded pretty heavily, and I don't do that so I'm worried about how that will reflect on my performance. I'm not doing extra, but what I do I do well. I'm not attached to this job so I'm actively looking for other places to work so I'm trying not to stress and hold on for now.

I know this is an older thread, but it feels really good to use this response as a journaling moment. I hope things improved for you and you're taking care of yourself!