I'm a woman, and I greatly prefer a female boss.

I know, I know - it shouldn't matter as long as the boss is fair (as many other answerers pointed out). BUT, I have never found a male boss to be completely fair to female employees. Really!

Even if male bosses don't do anything overtly sexist....there's always a dominance issue. Most men in power positions talk down to women (usually inadvertantly) and don't show them the same respect or comradery as they do with male employees. I feel bad saying this, because I don't think most realize they're doing it! It's just something subconscious that women can be more easily dominated. Talk down to a woman and she'll cower more easily, right? Either that or she'll come across like a b-...you-know-what.

And for our part, most of us women to play it quiet and nice because we don't want to look like a raging b**** in the workplace. I consider myself a very strong woman, but when my male bosses have started talking down to me, I knew I was trapped into acquiescing. What can I do? Accuse them of what?

Now, when I work for women...the communication is much better. I find women to be much more reasonable bosses with realistic expectations, and milder tempers. Other women never call me "dear" or "hon". They don't talk to me like I'm a child. The women all treat me like a colleague and a professional. And they generally treat the men the same way.

Even in this modern day, there still is a difference.

Here's how I'd break down the different employment combinations:
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Female working under a male boss - WORST
Male working under a female boss - AVERAGE
Male working under a male boss - BETTER
Female working under a female boss - BEST

(but hey, if it's a job, I'll work for a lemur! Work is good!)

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