There is no such thing as a typical day at Grameen, which has been a source of both excitement and frustration. I quickly learned that if I wanted to make the most of this experience, I could not stand around waiting for others to make plans. Persistence has been the key and while many interns, unaccustomed to such a relaxed environment, have slipped through the cracks, I have somehow managed to find work and to make myself useful. Walking into the Head Office the first day, I was hyper-sensitive to how I was treated in relation to my male colleagues, and many of the other women complained of a similar lack of voice. However, I quickly learned that you cannot simply demand that your voice be heard, you have to show others you are worthy of
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