Nervous about a business trip?

Question

This isnt really a marriage question, but I didn't know where to put it!

So I work in marketing and I've been helping to plan a golf event. This is a "men's only" event...they chose not to invite any women so it will be 20 men...all high executives ect. However my boss wants me to attend all 3 days. I feel kind of uncomfortable, I'll be the only woman, I'm very far from a high executive...I'm only 25...I just dont feel I'm going to fit in. I'm probably being immature about this I just feel it's going to be uncomfortable for me. Does anyone else find the situation weird?

Answer 1

I know how you feel. I'm a 25 year old young professional myself. Maintain your professional manor and be strong. It is an honor that you will be the only woman there. It is a very good networking opportunity. Being invited to a "men's bonding experience" is a very hard thing to do. My suggestion is to brush up on your golf history and talk golf with them. It will impress them to no end and they will remember that. You should be very honored!!!

Answer 2

Yeah, based on what you wrote I would say it sounds kind of odd. I would advise against going, but that's me.

I don't think it would be wise to make yourself so vulnerable, yah know...be smart and just respectfully decline.

Answer 3

Well, it is odd how you are the only woman that is going to attend but think of it as a great opportunity to grow and mature more with all the executives. You definitely need to go and give the game your best shot, you will not be that great but thats okay and he isn't inviting you because you're Tiger Woods, hes inviting you because he feels its important for you to be there! Its a great way to get to know everyone better, get your name out there, and to have a good ol' time with the bosses. Don't get too uncomfortable, just be yourself and have a good time! Golf is definitely fun and once you fit in, you know you're totally accepted! Good luck!

Answer 4

It does seem weird that you are the only woman that was invited to go. But on the other hand I think that this is something that could really help your career. You should go. Act like you are high executive. Act like you belong there. You were invited to go for a reason. So go. Research everything there is to know about golf. You've been helping plan this event, it would be awesome for you to see all your hardwork. It sounds like a huge deal. If I was you, I wouldn't miss this for the world.  

Act proffessional. And have a blast.

Answer 5

They just want somebody there to harrass a bit and ask you to do things for them. Stand your ground and don't let them be pigs.  I've worked golf events with lots of men before and when they get together they can be annoying and crude.  If you are a lower level exec, all the more reason you need to be professional without being a complete stick in the mud.  Good luck.