Women vs Men ( or not)??

[steph]

Hi There, im new to the site!!!

 

I know this maybe seen as abit of a touchy subject to some. Following a recent conversation with a fellow work collegue, where the topic was females working in the Tree Industry, i was left thinking by some of his comments that perhaps he may see them as abit of a threat.......(i promise i wasnt being over sensitive)haha! Just left me thinking and thought this would be the perfect place to get a wide range of thoughts over the issue.....all thoughts and comments welcome with an openmind....

[Peter]

Why would women pose a threat? Does he think they are going to take over the industry and sack all the men?

[skyhuck]

In 15 years I have never worked with or seen a woman on site.

[Andy Collins]

Welcome to the site Steph:001_smile:

Hmmm tricky and sensitive ground here. More and more ladies are coming into the job, which can only be a good thing, they have strengths and weaknesses, just the same as many men. I wouldnt expect MOST ladies to be as physically strong as most men, but I think they are generally equally capable in many areas. I've heard the old arguments about toilet requirements, and seen those arguments shot down PDQ, so I dont think that needs dwelling upon again. I dont see it so much as women vs. men, more those who can vs. those who cant (in either sex)

[sean]

I've worked with a woman......she was only petite....great for reductions on fruit trees and the like.....she had plenty of bottle and i've grounded for her while she's dismantled v.large trees wielding a 6 6 about. She put a few of our young climbers to shame at times....even when it came to carting logs around.

She WAS always on the bloody phone though!

[MasterBlaster]

In 15 years I have never worked with or seen a woman on site.

 

Double that time period and that would be me, too.

[Johny Walker]

we used employe a female she was from swedan. showed a couple of lads up in more ways than one:001_tongue:

[Stephen Blair]

i dont like cocky men and i dont like cocky women. i have only worked with one woman, she was over confident and useless, she claimed to know everything but didnt want to do anything. she spat a lot and swore and didnt mind taking a pee behind a bush for everyone to see. she was out to prove a point, what it was i dont know, maybe she had 5 brothers i dont know. but i have worked with dozens of guys and my description would be the same of them. its down to the individual imo. i have met jen(klaymeb) and hanah from here. they were down to earth and a good laugh, and i respect them for having the guts to enter a mans world so to speak. i can never find decent male workers so bring it on.

[cerneARB]

Welcome to the site.

 

Like Andy collins said...male or female is not the issue..if your pysichically fit,strong and have "balls' and a good working technique and arb knowledge and dont shy away from hard work do it...man or woman.

[steph]

Hi Andy,

 

I have the same view as you on the matter. Ive been working in the Tree business now for 4 years, i know my strenghs and weaknesses, and have a fantastic team as we compliment each other well. I have had very few negative comments and find the men i have come across so supportive and this topics has never come to light before. I am just interested in other peoples views i suppose..........i cant relate to the toilet matter so much, never had trouble myself.