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Old 08-18-2021, 11:23 AM
 
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What kind of skill trade should a young woman obtain?
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Old 08-18-2021, 11:27 AM
 
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How to Become a HVAC Technician


How to Become a Certified Welder: The Ultimate Guide & Step-by-Step Instructions
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Old 08-18-2021, 11:56 AM
 
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I think plumbing is ideal for some woman. Small hands and can squeeze into tight spaces.
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Old 08-18-2021, 01:40 PM
 
Location: Central Mass
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Any of them?
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Old 08-18-2021, 02:12 PM
 
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I think plumbing is ideal for some woman. Small hands and can squeeze into tight spaces.
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....
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Old 08-18-2021, 02:19 PM
 
Location: Pittsburgh
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Yes but what's the comfort level on handling human waste and is high grip or tensile strength required?
Women who have periods and/or are mothers deal with a lot of human waste, so it's not like that aspect is completely out of the question.
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Old 08-18-2021, 02:22 PM
 
Location: North Idaho
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HVAC has good demand and pays well. Electrician is a good job if you aren't afraid of heights.


Truck driving can pay well if you can qualify to pass drug tests and get an FBI security clearance, none of which is hard to do. There is huge demand so jobs available everywhere and the pay is good. Truck driving might be one of the easiest to qualify for with less schooling needed.


I was talking to the building inspector and he used to build decks for a living and had more work than he could accept.


Painting can be a good job if you are the type who is careful about details and likes to do a job right.


Heavy equipment operator is good as long as you have good depth perception. Learn to drive a bulldozer or a backhoe.
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Old 08-18-2021, 02:40 PM
 
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What kind of skill trade should a young woman obtain?

Whatever she'd like, obviously.
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Old 08-18-2021, 02:53 PM
 
Location: Yakima yes, an apartment!
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Personally for ease, I'd do truck. Beware, many don't like females in drivers seat. A lot of "No touch" freight.

Electrician......after 5 years, can make good money.


Welder? Kind of doubtful. Eyes get damaged, hot sweaty work.

Heavy equipment? you work 3-7 months move to another job site. Trucking would be similar but you only visit, not stay.
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Old 08-18-2021, 03:28 PM
 
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Why More Women Are Considering Careers in the Trades
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