r/BlueCollarWomen • • 7h ago

Other Writing a book…possibly

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So I don’t know how it is for every trade, but I know in my first few years being a construction worker for IBEW I have heard some nasty stories, I’m not a prude, but some of them were way out of hand and it got me thinking one day I kind of wanna write a book about all the bullshit these guys talk about at work. I’ve only been in for two years so I only have a couple chapters worth of stories and was hoping maybe there’s some women that would like to share what they have heard at work. My goal for this book is just to poke fun at these grown ass Men acting like teenagers in the back of a health class, and maybe get some of these men to realize that maybe if they spoke out against the stuff they are joking about it could change the world. but ultimately this is just a small passion project and I’d love if other women could contribute to it. Also leave name suggestions because I suck at naming things


r/BlueCollarWomen • • 10h ago

General Advice Applying to IBEW3 Apprenticeship

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Hi!

I’m looking to request an application to the electrician apprenticeship in NYC. It’s really a holy mary shot I’m taking because I haven’t done a pre-apprenticeship program (though I would like to, but for several factors haven’t yet). Any advice? I studied computer science in college, and outside of a couple software engineering internships, I have food service experience. I’m an extremely dedicated and hard worker, I know I can excel; I just lack experience.

Tips, insight, and advice appreciated!