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Pastimes : Let's Talk About Our Feelings!!!
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To: James R. Barrett who wrote (30413)2/8/1999 2:38:00 PM
From: Ilaine  Read Replies (1) of 108807
 
I worked blue collar for years. My boyfriend at the time reacted to my first blue collar job by calling me a dyke, and suggesting I get myself a dildo. The men on the job were not much better. Over the years, things did get better, men did start to accept women in blue collar workplace better than they had. You are right, the work is hard but the pay is good. Most blue collar workers are introduced to the job by a relative, like a father, uncle or older brother. It's hard to get into an apprenticeship without someone greasing the ropes a little. You can't learn how to do the job if no one trusts you and no one wants to help you. I got started at Exxon Refinery because the federal government made them hire women, but they couldn't make the men treat me ok. I got into printing by being taught by another boyfriend, a much nicer fellow. Maybe more blue collar workers who are men will introduce their female relatives to the work place.
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