The men complaining in the comments seem to be basing their assumptions on the name of the product and not the product itself. Reading the description, maker's comment and product copy, I don't get how this is "positive discrimination".
I appreciate the sentiment here, I just don't personally find value in utilizing the site unless it has jobs that aren't listed elsewhere. I did not check to see if I could find every single listed position on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, etc, but most of these are from major remote employers who heavily promote on the aforementioned sites. Particularly in the case of 100% distributed companies, the demand dramatically outweighs the supply; accordingly, the applicant pool is extremely competitive, and (I assume) that most viable candidates don't need an additional site to identify the opportunities. I give it a neutral recommendation because perhaps others will appreciate it more than I do. If it helps someone else, then great.
Beyond "it's not for me," I am bothered by some of the fundamental claims/assumptions, but I don't think they're worth getting into.
I wish the creators good luck, and I'm happy to discuss more offline if desired.
To quote the creator :
We hope to be a small part of a larger movement where companies make their workplaces & hiring process inviting for all *sexes, genders, orientations and races*
And yet its a remote work site only for women
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I've just spent the morning looking through all the job ads relevant for me and it's been lovely. The wording of the ads have made me feel that I can apply even though I don't tick all the boxes. The interface is great. I've not worked remote but am looking to make the move and this site has helped. Great product.
Awesome website, curated jobs, community is amazing and much much more than only a job website...it's a whole support web for woman trying to find remote jobs. Thanks Jaira, your work is freaking amazing! And the comments
Pros: support, community, curated jobs, whole hearted
Cons: the site needs to be much bigger to help more people!
When I started to search for remote work I turned to RemoteWoman.com. Having a list of curated position helps in navigating the sometimes overwhelming world of job searching.
Jaira (Founder) is deeply dedicated to ameliorating the gender disparities within the workforce. The fact that people are threatened by the mere word "woman" even though it is clearly stated anyone can use the platform is proof there is an unequivocal chasm when it comes to fundamental beliefs.
"When you're accustomed to privilege, equality feels like oppression."
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