I am a female sparky, i can only speak for myself, but it is hard to stay in a trade where
it seems the expectations of what i am capable of are set at a very low bar, even before i've had a chance to perform. Also, on most jobs i start , the foreman usually assumes i am an apprentice. Tasks given to me are usually meticulous, redundant or outright stereotypical(i.e., sweeping, cleaning up piles of scrap, etc.), so the experience i
have aquired is not as complete as most electricians that are of the opposite gender.
All that being said, i still have been lucky with a couple of mentors that taught me so
very much and had faith in my ability. I love my trade, and each job i approach with a
positive attitude, and i have certainly had some jobs i loved, others, not so much. But
i believe strongly that the knowledge one should aquire in the trades is completely incumbant upon that person, so i read all these threads, and take classes when i can, and
go to the next job with a positive outlook, eager to work and learn. It was easy getting in
the trade, very difficult to stay in. Also, all female construction workers are not lesbians,
even if they do turn you down for a date!
