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Has anyone ever seen one? Would you feel comfortable getting your car worked on by a woman? Or having a woman as a co-worker? Would I even be hired or accepted??? I'm in the process of registering w/ UTI, but I want to know honestly (don't be shy!!!) if its a good idea, or a bad idea.... Its GONNA be DIFFICULT for sure!!! I personally am up for the challenge. But I'd love advice, opinions, negative and positive, about what I'm getting into!!! Thanks!
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when I have my GT3 serviced the least of my worries is the sex of the service tech...I want my car carefully handled and never left where any harm can come to it...my local service manager/tech know how anal I am and they take very good care of my vehicle and I take good care of them...it's that simple...
I agree with VSE Chuck. Quality work is quality work, knowledge has no gender. It's 2009, I'd hope you wouldn't need to deal with too many, if any, sexual prejudices. Best of luck, and GO FOR IT!
As both a fighter (T-37, A-10 & U-2) and heavy (C-141 & C-130) crew chief, my best/ most memorable trainer was a woman – blonde too. Just as knowledgeable as the guys but far more patient and almost no cussing. Military pilots don’t sweat women fixing jets – it’s common to see women toting toolboxes.
Hmm, have you seen Jamie Fox in Transformers? Haha... If it's what you are good at and passionate about, I'd not worry about it. I'd think you'll get a lot of attention from the guys which is good and bad
as long as you're not wearing high heels at the shop i guess.
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Hmm, have you seen Jamie Fox in Transformers? Haha... If it's what you are good at and passionate about, I'd not worry about it. I'd think you'll get a lot of attention from the guys which is good and bad
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I say go for it! I've had plenty of male techs working on my car and not all of them seemed qualified to do so. The really good ones, in my experience are few and far between. Once I find someone good, I'll travel far distances just to go to them.
Just a girlie speaking to a girlie here......if you do get hired, you may have to prove youself and your abilities more then if you were a guy getting hired. but once the guys see that you're good at what you do, your customers like you, and you actually can hold you own, i think they'll develope a true respect for you. it's kind of the same being in the driving crowd, autox, etc. if you can handle your car, hold youself well, and you're a true enthusiasts, these guys will be like brother's to you!
best wishes to you! i think you'll do great!!!
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Having had a female tech who went to UTI apprentice at my shop(and several others try).... I would encourage you to continue towards your goal! ..... I would have some vastly different suggestions than UTI...pm me if you like. I am sure I can even put you in touch with her for the real skinny. (IT SUCKED)
Think "degree" red-box-video style but for near private tuition $$$.
It is a fun industry but despite your gender- you need to have thick skin and the willingness to rise above the goofiness that will go on around you.
I agree go for it! I am not sure about UTI, i would talk to some of the race tuners on this site. We have the best porsche and exotic tuners in the world on this site use it to your advantage. The best experience is gained from these racing tuners GMG and others.
Why work on daily drivers when you can work on race cars and really get to know how things work.
Go for it!!! Gender doesn't stop anyone anymore, only negative thoughts!!!!! Have confidence in all that you do, THAT'S what matters!! Best of luck to you!
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Has anyone ever seen one? Would you feel comfortable getting your car worked on by a woman? Or having a woman as a co-worker? Would I even be hired or accepted??? I'm in the process of registering w/ UTI, but I want to know honestly (don't be shy!!!) if its a good idea, or a bad idea.... Its GONNA be DIFFICULT for sure!!! I personally am up for the challenge. But I'd love advice, opinions, negative and positive, about what I'm getting into!!! Thanks!
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