If you could choose, would you prefer to work with people of the opposite sex, or the same sex as you?

I have no gender preferences for anything, except sex partners.

I prefer to work with competent people who can communicate. I don't really care about their gender as long as the work gets done well with little hassle.

Both.

Gender doesn't matter. However, when I realized that my company laid off all the women in one department (and some men), I thought that might be a little sketchy.

I would prefer to work with people of both sexes. I have worked in departments comprised mostly of women, and women are a lot more catty and prone to gossip. And if you think I am being sexist, I am a woman.

both, variety is the spice of life......
i have to say i had to think about the choices, no preference and both sexes. are they different or the same........ i have no preference really but i guess i like having both around?!

opposite sex

Both, but otherwise women.
I change my style depending on which gender I'm working with. Subjective-emotional vs. Objective-critical stance. Depends on the individuals of course.

Opposite. Females are generally more affable.

Opposite so I could flirt all day

I am surrounded by males at work so the only thing I flirt with is my mascot on my desktop

The fact that you are a woman would not in and of itself stop you being sexist towards women; there's no reason you can't discriminate and unfairly generalise against your own group.

Given these options, yes it is different. No preference would mean "all one, all the other, or a mix... whatever" whereas a mix of both would mean a mix both; it is a distinct preference.

I don't think I am discriminating and unfairly generalizing against women. I was just stating what seems to have been the case in my work experiences. I certainly didn't mean all women all the time do this.

I didn't say you were: merely that your preemptive claim "And if you think I am being sexist, I am a woman." is simply wrong. As I said being a woman does not stop you being sexist (towards men or women), I was addressing that claim and not whether or not you actually were being sexist.

OK, fair enough. Sorry for the misunderstanding on my part.

No offense towards women in general, but I prefer working with guys...my best friend is male. I like the way you don't feel like they're gossiping about and criticising you every second. And plus, you get maybe one in ten guys who worries about his weight. Nothing pisses me off more than going into a sub joint with a broad who's on a diet...NOTHING!

Both. Although it doesn't matter too much, because I get along quite well with almost everybody.

I think I have a slight preference for same sex co-workers. I tend to be more comfortable with them, and have had more fun over the years being silly with female co-workers, but there have been some guys I've really enjoyed working with, too.

I don't know if I have a preference or not. Every time I've hired someone to work with me they've been the same sex I am (female). It seems like the kinds of conversations we have while working together are kind of "chick-talks." If a male who was a good painter and a good communicator was available to work when I needed someone, I'd definitely give them a try. I wonder if I'm just used to "chick talk" assistants because that's what I've usually had, or if I would find working with a guy that I really wanted that other kind of conversation.

ahhhh... I really enjoy the presence of another pedant in the group (so I'm not the only one).

I'm glad you are...I love learning new words! ( I had to look that one up.)

People of the opposite sex.
I'm used to guys, because my friends are consited of 80% guys.

I am a woman and I'd much rather work for/with a man. The woman that I have worked for have been mean, moody, jealous, bite-biting witches. Also, the women that my husband has worked for have tried to hold him down. The men he's worked for have been surprisingly much more compassionate and caring. Not saying all women bosses are bad since, I am a woman and I'm a great boss. LOL

The person's personality is far more valuable to me than their gender.

I'm a dyke, girls rule!

i would prefer work with people of the same sex( i am a female)because now i work with alot of men.....and they make me so uncomfortable..when they talk to me they look at your boobs INSTEAD OF
my face!They act like they are smarter then females(which is not true!)and they always offer their help, they think that i am weaker then them (YEAH, RIGHT)...they always try to flirt with me! which i dont like! it is a work place,NOTHING is supposed to be there, but WORK!plus my love life i prefer to be outside work and the men i work with can't even handle their emotions and feeling!

Well this is hard because I think most women are too competitive and if I was the only woman in a place with men, I'd feel kind-of like a black sheep.... I would rather them be both, I guess.

For some reason I really like working with girls lately. It used to be the opposite.

Opposite. Women coworkers, from my own experience, place higher social expectations on their female coworkers. I am working with a predominantly male group of coworkers now and I have yet to be invited to a Tupperware party or ask me extremely personal questions. It's almost as if when a group of women are working together each individual must identify themselves as friend or foe and there is no option for pleasant, if somewhat impartial co-worker.

I'd have to generally agree with you. Personally I strive to be part of the collective, and work one on one with each of the loners during breaks. I can get them to understand each others opposing opinions on proper work place ethics. What you have noticed, I've seen all sorts of social situations. Men keep them more to themself and grant respect as to another chess king. Women are more a lioness den, in-fighting yet watching out for eachother if necessary. The codes of honor are different. Take or leave what you want of every relationship.

It's nice to see you around here again!

I have no preference.

I have tried both combinations and a good mix always works best

I used to work in a tight group of women & I got along with 96% of them.In that same work area I got along with 100% of the guys.I guess that women feel some sort of threat when around other women & tend to be a bit witchier than usual,untill they really get to know the real you.

I prefer the exchange of both male and female perspectives and problem solving.