Originally Posted by saras
Hey all, new here... I'm a 33yr old mom of two entering the electrical trade. took my pre-app, I may have my foot in the door at a great company in town. Very excited!

I just can't get this chip off my shoulder that things are different for me bc I'm a girl. What's your honest opinion. seriously, I can take it.


#1 Go for it.
#2 whats wrong with a chip on your shoulder?
#3 (BC I'm a girl) the pros will never notice. The others... Screw them.
#4 Intelligence and the willingness to learn, realy do supercede all. It aint all muscle, a great part is brain.
#5 You worry too much.
#6 You've done more already (as a parent) than most around you will know. Take that confidence with you.

Just be real and most will help. There are jerks around, But I assume you already know that.
#7 Go for it.(not a typo)

By the way.. Welcome, good to have you on board!

Last edited by leland; 03/28/08 10:51 PM.