In this paper, we explore the job crafting experiences of women who left permanent employment for contracting positions in Information Technology (IT), a sector widely considered male-dominated with limited career opportunities for women. This qualitative study is based on interviews with 24 female IT contractors. Findings show that through the flexibility and autonomy that come with contracting, numerous crafting practices are adopted by female IT contractors enabling them to gain empowerment in a male-dominated environment. The study contributes to in-depth understanding of job crafting theory by showing a reflexive relationship between role and resource crafting for women in alternative forms of employment, especially those with a high degree of autonomy. By engaging directly with the experiences of these female IT contractors, we provide unique insights into what might drive women into IT contracting, and why they often stay with this option owing to the freedom and autonomy offered.

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在男性主导的职业中为女性承包商设计工作

在本文中，我们探讨了离开永久工作岗位以从事信息技术 (IT) 合同工作的女性的工作经验，该行业被广泛认为是男性主导的，女性的职业机会有限。这项定性研究基于对 24 位女性 IT 承包商的采访。调查结果表明，通过合同带来的灵活性和自主权，女性 IT 承包商采用了许多手工实践，使她们能够在男性主导的环境中获得授权。该研究通过展示替代就业形式的女性，尤其是具有高度自主权的女性的角色和资源塑造之间的反思关系，有助于深入理解工作塑造理论。通过直接接触这些女性 IT 承包商的经验，