This research focuses on the personal experience of women employed in predominantly male occupations, their acquired human capital and its influence on the choice of predominantly male occupations. For this reason, a qualitative survey was conducted in which data were collected on the basis of semi-structured interviews with 4 women employed in the police, army, pilot and navy. The results of the research showed that the influence of family and environment is crucial for the choice of a predominantly male occupation. The process of choosing an occupation is also influenced by schooling in a predominantly male environment, and here it was shown that women show more effort and greater investment compared to their male colleagues at the same faculties. After entering the dominantly male occupation, it is necessary to constantly invest in the acquisition of human capital in order to create an opportunity for advancement, as well as a return on investment. It has also been shown that family planning affects the career of all interlocutors, in terms of limited advancement and full commitment to work. It can be noticed that for the younger interlocutors, the whole process of selection, as well as employment, was somewhat easier compared to the older interlocutors, which suggests that changes are slowly happening. However, regardless of the acquired human capital, it is still difficult for women to survive in such extremely dominantly male occupations.