The purpose of this study was to expand understanding of the phenomenon of women's rivalry in the workplace. Nine women answered the research question: How do women experience and describe female rivalry in a working environment? The researcher utilized an empirical phenomenological qualitative approach of inquiry using Giorgi's (2009) model to discover the essence of rivalry between women in a working environment. The phenomenological methodology provided an understanding of the thoughts and feelings of the participants lived experience of rivalry with another woman in the workplace. A description of Giorgi's methodology was provided, as well as a review of current literature as it pertained to aggression, gender, and organizational culture. The underlying essence of the researched phenomenon consists of four general themes: 1) Aggressive acts of behavior which included indirect aggression, direct aggression, control, demeaning behaviors, and public humiliation; 2) Organizational culture which encompassed organizational demography and the corporate culture of gender; 3) Emotional encumbrance, negative emotions that not only affected the women professionally, it took a toll on personal lives as well; and 4) Utilization of coping mechanisms. In the analysis of themes the research explored two types of coping mechanisms, 'coping at the scene' meaning a manner in which to escape the situation, and 'coping after the fact' meaning internal reflection and forgiveness in the working environment as a means to cope and turn a negative situation into a positive one. This research provided information to bridge the current gaps in literature and benefits I/O Psychology professionals by, 1) furnishing insight into gender studies in the workplace, particularly regarding women's issues and more particularly the phenomena of women and rivalry, 2) rendering potential understanding as to why rivalries exist and why women may not support one another, and 3) providing implications for how to prepare women for entry and thriving in a working environment.