This qualitative study is based on semi-structured interviews with eight male care assistans aged 23 to 54. The purpose of the study is to investigate the symbolic interactions between male and female colleagues in a female-dominated profession. The study revealed that men in healthcare often feel they need to "earn" their place and that they are assigned tasks based on gender rather than personal performance. The study highlights a problem thats warrants further investigation. The findings reveal that men in healthcare often feel they need to prove their competence and are assigned tasks based on gender rather than skills. The study also highlights a sense of hierarchy and power dynamics affecting men`s experiences and their ability to express emotions freely. Additionaly, the study discusses how these gendered expectations infuence men´s interactions with both colleagues and care recipients. The study provides insights into the challenges male care workers face and suggests areas for future research, including examining womens´s perspectives on having male colleagues in traditionally female-dominated professions.