In the model, the first theme is Encumbrance. This refers to the things, situations, or experiences found inside the workplace that burdens or hinders the female workers to attain their goals or desires; particularly their experiences of becoming doubtful with their abilities and career path, inferiority, becoming vulnerable to adversities, withdrawal, becoming distracted to workplace adversities, and becoming disappointed with their work experiences. Moreover, encumbrance in the model is represented by the glass ceiling since in the corporate setting glass ceiling is considered as a barrier that hinders female workers from achieving their goals which is represented by the
