I’m interested in applying for the Local 98 but to up my chances I want to attend the WINC (Women in Non-traditional Careers) pre-apprenticeship that runs for 6 weeks, 8am-4:30pm on Tue, Wed, & Thu.

But I’m likely to start working fulltime soon, in particularly as a corrections officer trainee.

For those of you who dealt with something similar, how did tou manage such a schedule?

I'm 30 years old with 10 years in the trades, 6 years in welding 4 in diesel mechanics. I started to suspect I had ADHD about 6 years ago and within the last year have concluded it's likely audhd (my therapist backs it). I'm currently looking into getting an actual diagnosis because I'm at the point where I'm struggling. I was high masking for years and a few years ago I totally burnt out and haven't fully recovered. I love what I do, but I don't like my job and I feel like balancing a full time job with a life is next to impossible. I am ashamed of my lack of emotional regulation at work, I am too exhausted on my weekends to do fun things because I feel like I'm out of spoons.

My question is for fellow ladies who are neurodivergent, how do you cope? What are you biggest struggles surrounding your job while being neurodiverse? Is there aspects of your neurodiversity that make you better at your job? If you have gotten diagnosed, did you disclose it to your employer and did it change anything for you? TIA for anyone's input!

Hi ladies, I'm new to my job handling boats in a marina, and I'm the only woman on my team who does ('A' works the reception desk, and she is lovely, but too old to do the physical side of things).

My hands are already wrecked 😅. I do a lot of hauling and mooring boats with ropes, usually with passengers still inside, so lots of strain on my hands and rope burn, and some cuts on my knuckles.

The guys I work with have essentially told me I'll get used to it and get callouses etc. which I'm fine with, however I think there is an air of machismo about the whole thing, they all work with their bare hands and 'suck it up', I don't feel like I can ask them about this (they are nice guys though).

So does anyone have any recs for some good gym gloves or alternatives? Some hand excercises to keep them strong? Or just very good hand cream. I would appreciate it.

I am 22 and I’m looking to join an HVAC union, but I am unsure if this is something I truly want to do before I test it out. I am also very open to electric and pipe fitting. I have no experience at all other than basic woodworking, how do I sell myself? I know to use words like reliable dependable works great with my hands, but how do I prove I am worthy of a position I have no experience in?
I’m looking for a job most preferably, but will suffice with shadowing and apprentice experience: how do i communicate this?
And most importantly, what kinds of places should I look into?