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Female construction manager says male co-workers don’t take her seriously because of her looks
New York Post ^ | November 8, 2021 | Catrin Picton

Posted on 11/11/2021 6:41:15 PM PST by nickcarraway

A construction manager tackles gender stereotypes daily as she shares the reality of how she is treated as a woman on a building site.

Autumn Westfall, a project manager in commercial construction as well as a model, from Macomb, Michigan, discusses her bizarre experiences as a woman in a male-dominated industry.

She explained to her 13,100 TikTok followers: “It’s 100% true that pretty privilege does exist and yes it is absolutely rude how when people find you attractive they are generally just nice to you for that reason and that reason only.”

(Excerpt) Read more at nypost.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Society
KEYWORDS: construction; women
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Males usually respect someone who is really good at something - even if they didn't do so at first.

1 posted on 11/11/2021 6:41:15 PM PST by nickcarraway
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To: nickcarraway

I’m sure every guy you meet is real nice to you, we all want to get in your pants


2 posted on 11/11/2021 6:43:46 PM PST by eyeamok (founded in cynicism, wrapped in sarcasm)
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To: nickcarraway

Not Guilty!


3 posted on 11/11/2021 6:46:15 PM PST by EvilCapitalist (Pets are no substitute for children.)
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To: nickcarraway

She needs some therapy.


4 posted on 11/11/2021 6:46:40 PM PST by BobL (I shop at Walmart and eat at McDonald's, I just don't tell anyone, like most here.)
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To: nickcarraway

Groucho Marx wasn’t taken seriously. He hated the fact that whenever he acted angrily, people just started laughing at him.

We all have obstacles in life, sweetie. Maybe this is that gentle nudge that better career choices are available.


5 posted on 11/11/2021 6:48:10 PM PST by OrangeHoof (Chinese communism will look different once the masks come off.)
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To: eyeamok

I would have no problem working for her. Does she need a drill operator? I could be the best driller she ever had.


6 posted on 11/11/2021 6:50:41 PM PST by Responsibility2nd (I love my country. It's my government that I hate.)
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To: Lazamataz
ahem
7 posted on 11/11/2021 6:51:03 PM PST by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion, or satire. Or both.)
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To: nickcarraway
Attention whore.

Try not wearing make-up, dress in loose fitting clothing, and just exactly what is your construction 'experience'? A college degree with no hammer time?

8 posted on 11/11/2021 6:51:27 PM PST by PROCON (Sic Semper Tyrannis)
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Eventually the looks will fade, and she will have to succeed based on merit only. Like 50+ year-old flight attendants.


9 posted on 11/11/2021 6:51:29 PM PST by Bernard (If a school can offer varsity sports, it should also offer varsity (honors) academics.)
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To: nickcarraway

It’s 100% true that you could go to work with no makeup and your hair up in your hard hat.

So quit your bitchin’. It’s self imposed honey.

And yeah, it’s all virtue signaling.


10 posted on 11/11/2021 6:52:38 PM PST by jdsteel ("A Republic, Madam, if you can keep it." Sorry Ben, looks like we blew it.)
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To: nickcarraway

She presents herself like somebody more likely to sit on your lap while holding a very expensive watered down drink, vs somebody you’d discuss construction schedules and budgeting with. She has to know the visual signals she’s sending out.
I’ll bet she even pops her chewing gum.


11 posted on 11/11/2021 6:52:50 PM PST by lee martell
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To: Responsibility2nd

I would have no problem working for her. Does she need some pipe laid?


12 posted on 11/11/2021 6:54:08 PM PST by Responsibility2nd (I love my country. It's my government that I hate.)
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To: nickcarraway
“It’s 100% true that pretty privilege does exist and yes it is absolutely rude how when people find you attractive they are generally just nice to you for that reason and that reason only.”

Bet the rent she plays her looks for all it's worth.

13 posted on 11/11/2021 6:54:32 PM PST by Anti-Bubba182
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To: nickcarraway

If she wants professional respect she would put her hair up in a bun or ponytail, minimal makeup and no push up bras and no right fitting clothes.

Making yourself tik tok style of sexy on a oposite sex jobsite just makes you a clown.


14 posted on 11/11/2021 6:54:47 PM PST by setter
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To: nickcarraway

Construction Barbie.


15 posted on 11/11/2021 6:54:50 PM PST by Newtoidaho (All I ask of living is to have no chains on me.)
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To: nickcarraway

“Don’t hate me because I’m beautiful!”


16 posted on 11/11/2021 6:55:24 PM PST by lee martell
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To: nickcarraway

She needs to stay abreast of these boob construction guys tools.


17 posted on 11/11/2021 6:56:38 PM PST by ImJustAnotherOkie (Let's go Brandon)
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To: nickcarraway

Perhaps she is in the wrong profession?


18 posted on 11/11/2021 6:57:29 PM PST by noexcuses
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To: nickcarraway

Attention whore.


19 posted on 11/11/2021 6:58:25 PM PST by Repeal The 17th (Get out of the matrix and get a real life.)
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To: nickcarraway

She wouldn’t know which end of a hammer to use.


20 posted on 11/11/2021 6:58:30 PM PST by twister881
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