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I have a friend who is a landscape architect--is that considered a trade? She keeps very busy, does great work...has contractors she uses for patio laying and garden wall building...
Thank you for this. Sometimes, I think about trying welding.
What do you think you'd like to do? I loved driving a fork lift, I also knew how to drive a Kubota with 3 boat trailers behind to order pick plants at a plant nursery. I could work a band saw and do tons of other jobs that males traditionally did. I'm very proud of my generation (80's) of women doing male jobs to pave the way for young women today to not be discriminated against. There will still be discrimination but not like when I was a teen starting out.
Thank you for this. Sometimes, I think about trying welding.
OK - but for anyone female or male, welding is tough on the body. Concrete work has to be about the worst but welding is right up there, a lot of crouching and twisting and lifting. A lifetime of forcing your body into unnatural positions will take its toll. Men I know that were welders got out of the trade at middle age and moved to supervision or something more sustainable.
My rental property was just renovated by a woman, working mostly by herself.
She did especially well with interior painting, although she also replaced flooring and removed a bathtub, which was replaced with a shower she built. I've seen her replace exterior doors, but that requires 2 people.
Painting is a good choice. Plumbing can require a lot of strength. Flooring is a good trade if you are good at it. Ceramic tile is a great choice, because it pays a lot.
Most building trades require at least a little carpentry.
Actually, my favorite trade for woman is "General Contractor". The test is an unholy b*tch to pass, but once you have the ticket it opens doors that previously were closed. It's an open book test, but the book is about a foot thick and you have to know it thoroughly or you will not pass. I studied it and flunked the first time. The second time I was better prepared and passed.
Yes but what's the comfort level on handling human waste and is high grip or tensile strength required?
No offense to any Woman in the trades but the majority I have seen and received assistance from were bigger and burlier than me, and I'm 6'0 200lbs....
As far as waste products, nurses do it all the time! And, it's much worse, believe me. Not sure about high grip or tensile strength. I see your point though, but some women are pretty physically strong.
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Not sure about high grip or tensile strength. I see your point though, but some women are pretty physically strong.
