The majority of women who stay in tech said they considered leaving their tech careers at some point because of limited opportunity for advancement , unfair compensation compared with male peers , and little support of management , the report found.
Women who achieved senior roles in tech cited intellectually challenging work and work-life flexibility as top reasons for staying. While these reasons are similar to those cited by women who decided to stay in tech in the first place, senior executive women also attributed their success to their own grit and determination .
Almost all female techies who stayed in their careers rated a sense of purpose as a very important trait for successful individuals, according to the report. However, women also outlined other qualities necessary to not only survive, but be successful, in the tech world.