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• Discrimination or discrimination? Carol Last updated by Liz: 17-Jul-2017

  I’m having trouble getting a job as an electrical and mechanical technician and I think it’s because I’m a girl. I’m convinced that a male with my same characteristics wouldn’t have half the trouble I’m having.

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  • Liz:

    I’m in the same situation, and I can’t see an end to it. I’ve been trying for over 3 months at this stage. Fact is that nowadays women have access to all sorts of training courses.

    14-Jul-2017 Reply to Liz
    • Carol:

      Unlike my mum I’ve been able to train in a profession I like, just like her I cannot seem to access certain jobs.

      14-Jul-2017 Reply to Carol
      • John:

        I see your point girls, but trying to be the devil’s advocate, when it comes to brute force females tend to be at a disadvantage… and brute force is relevant for mechanical technicians.

        17-Jul-2017 Reply to John
        • Carol:

          I totally disagree, especially today, when there are so many machines in garages that do that part of the job for you. Besides, there are many jobs in a garage that DO NOT require physical force.

          17-Jul-2017
  • Liz:

    An electrical technician barely needs to use physical force as such. I don’t buy your answer John, not even as regards mechanical technicians.

    17-Jul-2017 Reply to Liz
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• My dream job Jobisjob Last updated by John: 28-Jan-2016

  If you could choose a dream job whether it be in your current field or something else what would it be?

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  • John:

    My ideal job is sound technican.

    28-Jan-2016 Reply to John
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