Something someone said in another thread about how "working a manly job would MAKE me more manly", started me thinking (yes, yes I know, dangerous but ...).
So here is my question: How many have taken jobs/careers that were considered to be the manliest, most macho jobs, in order to compensate, or suppress our more feminine identities? And, were you considered successful/good at your job?
In my case, I chose to become a member of a large metropolitan Police Force, and was assigned to a busy Precinct. I was good enough at my job to get promoted to Sergeant, and held that position for 2.5 years, until I resigned. The funny thing is, I hated and still do, confrontations.