attitude towards female electricians

[Leigh]

Alot of the time people have a good attitude towards me and respect the fact I have been to college an learnt the trade just like men but sometimes some people are so ignorant towards me as I am a female electrician trying to find a full time job. I think this is disgusting.

 

[Silly Sausage]

but sometimes some people are so ignorant towards me as I am a female electrician trying to find a full time job. I think this is disgusting.

Just tell them to !

 

[telectrix]

female electricians are still a bit thin on the ground , and so you will get this attitude from some. hopefully, it will gradually change. makes no difference to me whether a spark is male or female, as long as they're competent. the only difference will be apparent when physical strength is needed. generally, females will be a bit lacking in this department, but that should not constitute any sexism. just be yourself, give as much back as you get.

 

[chrish_1977]

I bet it's the old school guys too, just brush it off and think that you are as good as them, that's probably why they are ignorant, scared you can do the same as them

 

[Robotstar5]

Male or Female, makes no differance as long as you're competant, I've worked for female engineers in the past without any problems. In fact I had more respect for them than their male counterparts due to their acheivement in what's a predominantly male profession.

 

[Geordie Spark]

Alot of the time people have a good attitude towards me and respect the fact I have been to college an learnt the trade just like men but sometimes some people are so ignorant towards me as I am a female electrician trying to find a full time job. I think this is disgusting.

I think you need to grow a thicker skin.
Women drivers, women engineers ... women anything in fact are going to get some stick - it's life - deal with it.

The "oh poor me" attitude will get you precisely no where.

 

[telectrix]

spoken like a true geordie who's idea of foreplay is " brace yersel', fatty"

 

[Geordie Spark]

spoken like a true geordie who's idea of foreplay is " brace yersel', fatty"

It works every time !!

 

[Geordie Spark]

female electricians are still a bit thin on the ground , and so you will get this attitude from some. hopefully, it will gradually change. makes no difference to me whether a spark is male or female, as long as they're competent. the only difference will be apparent when physical strength is needed. generally, females will be a bit lacking in this department, but that should not constitute any sexism. just be yourself, give as much back as you get.

I agree entirely with this.

Spot-on Tel.

 

[Adam W]

Female, young, old, inexperienced, 'wrong' background, face doesn't fit... All reasons people don't get jobs, especially as electricians, and furthermore as full time ones.
A lot of companies will only employ people they know, so it's not just you. Far from it.
Blaming everything on 'sexism' is a pretty cheap shot and as Geordie says won't get you anywhere.

 

[telectrix]

@OP. bear in mind that things have improved over the years. 100 years ago, when geordie spark did his apprenticeship, you would not have been let out of the kitchen, let alone be allowed to play with electrical stuff. :censored:

 

[Essexboy7]

Alot of the time people have a good attitude towards me and respect the fact I have been to college an learnt the trade just like men but sometimes some people are so ignorant towards me as I am a female electrician trying to find a full time job. I think this is disgusting.

2nd post on the forum and you are bitching and moaning.Well thats just tough how people treat you.Life is hard and no one's gong to cut you any slack because you are a woman.Welcome to the building game.Go and apply to one of these liberal politically correct councils that are obsessed with hiring women/ethnics/gays/foreigners/disabled/transgender people in fact anyone as long as you are not a white man.Go and apply for one of the jobs that i cant get because i am the wrong colour and gender.If you are any good as a spark you will make a living out of it no matter what people think

 

[Geordie Spark]

2nd post on the forum and you are bitching and moaning.Well thats just tough how people treat you.Life is hard and no one's gong to cut you any slack because you are a woman.Welcome to the building game.Go and apply to one of these liberal politically correct councils that are obsessed with hiring women/ethnics/gays/foreigners/disabled/transgender people in fact anyone as long as you are not a white man.Go and apply for one of the jobs that i cant get because i am the wrong colour and gender.If you are any good as a spark you will make a living out of it no matter what people think

I have just made you an Honourary Geordie for that well written post bonny lad !!!

 

[telectrix]

another decent post, he might even qualify to apply to be an honorary scouser.

 

[Kate]

In 8 years ive only met two people who had a problem with me being female. That isnt many in the grand scheme of things. You just have to prove yourself and earn the respect. Generally now people are amazed and proud that im female.

Telectrix - your spot on. The only thing that I ever struggle with is physical strength. Its why I stayed away from industrial. But I joined a gym 2 weeks ago and have already made my arm strength better, can lift an extra 3kgs on the machines!!

I'm 5ft2 and have had no problem with carrying transformers, drums of cable or doing chases. I turfed a huge armored up 3 flights as a 2nd year apprentice, I was dead for next 2 days but I did it!

 

[Geordie Spark]

In 8 years ive only met two people who had a problem with me being female. That isnt many in the grand scheme of things. You just have to prove yourself and earn the respect. Generally now people are amazed and proud that im female.

Telectrix - your spot on. The only thing that I ever struggle with is physical strength. Its why I stayed away from industrial. But I joined a gym 2 weeks ago and have already made my arm strength better, can lift an extra 3kgs on the machines!!

I'm 5ft2 and have had no problem with carrying transformers, drums of cable or doing chases. I turfed a huge armored up 3 flights as a 2nd year apprentice, I was dead for next 2 days but I did it!

That's the way to do it.

Get stuck in. prove your worth and all the respect in the world will follow.

 

[tidyboiler]

Well said Essexboy!!!! I have worked previously in a predominently male environment and can honestly say it was the best job I ever had. I'm not a simpering cry-baby, or poor little girly type... I just got on with the job, did it to the best of my ability, sucked up the obvious sexist jokes, and gained respect from my fellow colleagues. No point getting het up about something that you choose to do, just get on with it.

 

[Geordie Spark]

Well said Essexboy!!!! I have worked previously in a predominently male environment and can honestly say it was the best job I ever had. I'm not a simpering cry-baby, or poor little girly type... I just got on with the job, did it to the best of my ability, sucked up the obvious sexist jokes, and gained respect from my fellow colleagues. No point getting het up about something that you choose to do, just get on with it.

You can say that again pet ... :yesnod:

 

[Phoenix]

You actually have a massive advantage here. How many people that live alone are intimidated by a hairy-4rsed bloke? Loads! You will invariably receive better treatment / earlier rapport with many clients because of your gender. That's not a bad thing; it's an advantage you have so use it, even advertise it. Any blokes that have a problem with it are welcome to go out and get a boob job. To be honest, I wouldbut I know I'd never get any work done; I'd never stop playing with 'em! :devilish::devilish::devilish:

 

[Geordie Spark]

OP hasn't been seen for a while ........ maybe hiding in the kitchen getting the boss's tea ready.......:joker:

 

[Phoenix]

OP hasn't been seen for a while ........ maybe hiding in the kitchen getting the boss's tea ready.......:joker:

Or bracing herself?

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Sorry...couldn't resist!!!!

 

[PEM]

Essex boy do your knuckles hurt when they drag on the ground?

A classic example!!!!

Nothing about being politically correct towards women more about common decency.

 

[Adam W]

Essex boy do your knuckles hurt when they drag on the ground?

A classic example!!!!

Nothing about being politically correct towards women more about common decency.

Socialist eh?

 

[PEM]

Socialist b...cks capitalism to many lazy gets living off the state.

 

[Kate]

That's the way to do it.

Get stuck in. prove your worth and all the respect in the world will follow.

Thanks
it's true! I've done that and I've got too much work at the mo. turned down two jobs last Friday. I'm in talks for getting an employee!! How's that for self employed and female and I haven't paid for advertising! Being female gets me a couple of jobs with single moms and the elderly.

 

[Geordie Spark]

Thanks
it's true! I've done that and I've got too much work at the mo. turned down two jobs last Friday. I'm in talks for getting an employee!! How's that for self employed and female and I haven't paid for advertising! Being female gets me a couple of jobs with single moms and the elderly.

That's really good - I'm impressed.

Just to straighten something out - I don't have a problem with female sparks or female anything. What I DO have a problem with is tradespeople of either (or any) gender who are incompetent - THAT was what I was trying to say on the Gas Bonding thread the other day, where we had the lady fitting the gas meter incorrectly whilst telling me to bond the gas pipe when I knew it didn't need it !!

 

[Phoenix]

Thanks
it's true! I've done that and I've got too much work at the mo. turned down two jobs last Friday. I'm in talks for getting an employee!! How's that for self employed and female and I haven't paid for advertising! Being female gets me a couple of jobs with single moms and the elderly.

My point exactly; well done!

 

[KoFi]

I had a female electrician on My course (C.I.T.B) we all started September 1979 (Real time served apprentice indentured Electricians) She was a good sparks good laugh and still a good friend now even though she came out of the game a good years ago (good choice) her & her hubby who she met on the same apprenticeship.
In fact she was treated no different to us all she was one of the lads with the looks LoL!
Happy days.
on a chauvinist note seen a few Stunning sparky bird in wholesalers!!

 

[Geordie Spark]

In 8 years ive only met two people who had a problem with me being female. That isnt many in the grand scheme of things. You just have to prove yourself and earn the respect. Generally now people are amazed and proud that im female.

Telectrix - your spot on. The only thing that I ever struggle with is physical strength. Its why I stayed away from industrial. But I joined a gym 2 weeks ago and have already made my arm strength better, can lift an extra 3kgs on the machines!!

I'm 5ft2 and have had no problem with carrying transformers, drums of cable or doing chases. I turfed a huge armored up 3 flights as a 2nd year apprentice, I was dead for next 2 days but I did it!

Five foot two / Eyes of blue / And sweet as she can be / I didn't know her Daddy was a Mill Valley cop / And she was just sixteen / GOOD MORNING JUDGE!! / Why do you look so mean Sir?

(Good Morning Judge - Commander Cody & The Lost Planet Airmen)

 

[Kate]

Dads electronics/telecommunications engineer and I'm 26. So u were close

 

[MDJ]

Socialist eh?

yep sure am :smartass2:

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female electricians are still a bit thin on the ground , and so you will get this attitude from some. hopefully, it will gradually change. makes no difference to me whether a spark is male or female, as long as they're competent. the only difference will be apparent when physical strength is needed. generally, females will be a bit lacking in this department, but that should not constitute any sexism. just be yourself, give as much back as you get.

Totally agree with tel here

 

[tidyboiler]

Five foot two / Eyes of blue / And sweet as she can be / I didn't know her Daddy was a Mill Valley cop / And she was just sixteen / GOOD MORNING JUDGE!! / Why do you look so mean Sir?

(Good Morning Judge - Commander Cody & The Lost Planet Airmen)

You been at the Babycham and Toilet Duck again Geordie!!

 

[Geordie Spark]

You been at the Babycham and Toilet Duck again Geordie!!

Nah !! ............. I'm saving that for you pet - I know how much you enjoy it washed doon with a pint of meths.

 

[telectrix]

don't strike a match.

 

[Doomed]

Someone had to post it

 

[Kate]

I was going to joke and say where did u get a photo of me...but then I saw the god awful shoes. I wouldnt be caught dead in them

 

[Phoenix]

She's wearing shoes???

 

[Geordie Spark]

She's wearing shoes???

Somebody must be spoiling her rotten.

Keep 'em barefoot and hungry I say.

 

[telectrix]

Someone had to post it

hmmmmm.... which bitch to sort out first?

 

[44ALLAN]

Neva saw any female sparks 7 mile under the sea when I was working 3 shifts keeping the fires and power stations burning !

Where were you then girls

( not born you old git lol)
Said it for you