@djlink To be clear though, for readers who don't already know - the data on HDD platters won't corrupt and be lost, but the mechanism may seize or fail (for instance due to grease settling out of the places it should be, or metal on metal parts binding), especially if not stored in ideal, stable temperature and humidity. While a data recovery firm could likely overcome that, it's not a cheap solution.

@alice Absolutely - and there are plenty of men not cut out for/not attracted to the roles that demand that; and there are enough women more than capable and willing to act in the way that they see gets them the roles and authority they want (enough that there are positive and negative tropes about them). Ultimately, we're social creatures and being successful in any endeavour is often easier by naturally being or learning to act like those who do, whatever stereotype fits that environent.