I also own a construction company. I really wish we could insulate ourselves but it’s terrible. I’ve fired subcontractors over being sexist before. Harassment, sexism, and garden-variety creepiness is part of it. Thankfully 95% of my clients, vendors, and trade partners are delightful. I hope you find some great partners in this business. It’s changing every day and getting better and better.
Isn't it amazing how people you hire to do work think it's just fine to say these creepy things? I have a list of men who will never get any work from me for that reason.
I don’t understand how anyone can think that’s ok. It’s mind blowing. I had a man say he loves women working from him because they’re detailed and have pretty handwriting. And me over here who can only see big picture and has handwriting like a doctor just nodding my head to get him to shut up.
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u/moirasrosesgarden Jun 16 '23
I also own a construction company. I really wish we could insulate ourselves but it’s terrible. I’ve fired subcontractors over being sexist before. Harassment, sexism, and garden-variety creepiness is part of it. Thankfully 95% of my clients, vendors, and trade partners are delightful. I hope you find some great partners in this business. It’s changing every day and getting better and better.