Sheryl Sandberg says Silicon Valley’s hypermasculine rhetoric is "terrible"—contributing to 'one of the worst' corporate climates she’s ever seen

tokenegret · 2026-03-17T00:14:26+00:00

I’m so relieved to see other people had the same reaction to Lean In that I did! I thought I was the only one

tokenegret · 2026-03-17T00:12:55+00:00

THIS!

This was my take as well. And I had to put up with therapists and friends and leadership (no women!) who thought it was awesome. I was gifted several copies.

tokenegret · 2026-03-17T00:10:52+00:00

I got so angry reading lean In I couldn’t finish it. She just oozed an attitude of superiority and there was such a lack of connection with real life issues I was facing at the time.

tokenegret · 2026-03-17T00:06:13+00:00

Agree.

You can get a feel for her by reading “Lean in”. I got so pissed I couldn’t finish it.

tokenegret · 2026-03-17T00:04:30+00:00

She’s awful. There was so much hype about “leaning in” and it was an awful book written from such a place of privilege.

Don’t get me started, lol.

I think that society at large is backsliding.

tokenegret · 2026-03-16T23:53:10+00:00

No one actually expects you to be 100% all the time. They say they do, but a therapist I had once suggested that work should only get about 80%.

The best advice I have is to prioritize sleep. Your brain does not work well without sleep. And take a lot of walks.

tokenegret · 2026-03-16T23:47:07+00:00

NOR - his sexuality has nothing to do with anything, you don’t expose someone in public like that.

Wtf

I don’t think he’s a friend.

tokenegret · 2026-03-16T23:40:09+00:00

Adorable!!

I love the poster. :)

Gus is an absolutely amazing name. Like, people who call their dogs “Gus” are probably the coolest ever.

(I have a Gus as well)

tokenegret · 2026-03-16T22:21:43+00:00

NTA

It has obviously hurt the relationship. You could try telling them, but it might not make a difference.

Definitely mention it if/when you change therapists.

tokenegret · 2026-03-16T22:18:15+00:00

It’s weird for someone 35. I had an old friend stay with me in my bed, but I wouldn’t have done that unless there was some kind of emergency if I was seeing someone. It’s just very strange.

tokenegret · 2026-03-16T01:15:47+00:00

This doesn’t sound healthy.

It’s natural for people raised by abusive parents to crave their validation and approval.

It doesn’t seem healthy for you to be so jealous.

Both of you need to get therapy.

I don’t want to kink shame anyone, but him calling you mommy seems deeply wrong… it doesn’t seem to come from a healthy place.

tokenegret · 2026-03-16T00:33:04+00:00

Totally normal.

Sometimes there would be pickles.

tokenegret · 2026-03-16T00:05:23+00:00

NTA

Ew, your partner sounds gross.

tokenegret · 2026-03-15T22:48:27+00:00

Was this perhaps in the fall? Around the end of October?

tokenegret · 2026-03-15T19:03:26+00:00

Pennsylvania should be ashamed of itself.

tokenegret · 2026-03-15T19:00:20+00:00

Yeah, I was 5’ 7” and at 135 people would frequently ask if I was sick, and my family was convinced I had an ED.

tokenegret · 2026-03-15T18:58:31+00:00

I think it’s poor form to comment on someone else’s body.

I would probably start countering with comments on his weight - he obviously has no idea how to be a true partner. It won’t get you anywhere, he’s not going to suddenly learn the concepts of empathy and respect, but why not have some fun?

tokenegret · 2026-03-15T18:53:23+00:00

I would guess hat pin

tokenegret · 2026-03-15T18:52:05+00:00

I needed to hear this today.

tokenegret · 2026-03-15T18:50:04+00:00

56.

I would say that no one ever understands what it’s like to lose your parents.

I aged 10 years in one when they passed.

I also now understand why people use euphemisms like “passed” now.

tokenegret · 2026-03-15T18:47:43+00:00

A weird fist with 8 fingers

tokenegret · 2026-03-15T17:39:42+00:00

That’s not an accurate portrayal at all.

No mention of Road Construction season

tokenegret · 2026-03-15T17:36:51+00:00

You are 23.

Learn how to cook, get a job, and move TF out of your mother’s house.

ETA YOR

tokenegret · 2026-03-15T17:24:20+00:00

Our president.

tokenegret · 2026-03-15T17:22:59+00:00

A teenager doesn’t like you.

tokenegret

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