Calling all female inspectors

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Originally Posted By: cfuoco
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I was just speaking with a female friend of mine who is very interested in enterring our profession. What hurdles have you come across in enterring this field? What with the expectaitions of having a male inspector show up on site it has to be difficult to overcome expectations. I am all for it I just wanted to give her some real world advice from women rather than what us men think these hurdles are.

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Originally Posted By: ahunter
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I have been in the business for 14 months and have just done my 100th inspection. I usually get applauded rather than have hurdles put in front of me. I will admit that I do hear a lot of lip service from people who say they want to hire a woman rather than a man but usually I don’t actually get work from those people. I do get work from people who want a good inspector who is profession and available. So, my advice to someone who wants to get into the profession is: 1. Go to an accredited program of education. 2. Become NACHI certified. 3. Market, Market, Market. Join community groups, networking groups, support groups, continue your education. And most importantly, sell people on your strengths.

Annie-Laurie Hunter
Ardent Home Inspections

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Originally Posted By: jonofrey
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I find that if I just be myself the work comes my way. Hey, how about a ladies pool tournament at the NACHI convention?

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Originally Posted By: dgriffith
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If I didnt know any better I’d think that was a pic of my ex wife… but she has a fuller beard and dont look that good in a dress.

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Originally Posted By: djames2
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Hi John

My wife has a twin brother too. 

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Originally Posted By: cmccann
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NACHI MAB!

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Originally Posted By: jrivera
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Good going Annie

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Originally Posted By: ckratzer
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Carmine,


The biggest hurdle for most people is themselves. Self- doubt.


Saddly enough there are always some folks who will stand in your way no matter what sex you are.Oddly enough WOMEN as well as men will stand in a womans way when a woman chooses a job or career that was traditionally a mans job.Sometimes because of their own little insecurity issues that just don’t make sense.


I’ve been in construction for 25 years.It takes me about six months to frame,roof ,drywall,trim,and paint a new home by myself.Subs do the rest.Although I did wire and plumb my very first house as well.My subs will drop every thing they’er doing when I need them because they respect me. I say this to make the point that your friend won’t just be perpetually hitting road blocks. I did not choose what I do for a living to break down barriers or offend every male on the planet.And believe me alot of men get irrationally pi$$ed about it.I do it because I want to and I’m good at it.


If this is what your friend wants to do then she must.She doesn’t have to get permission from anyone,male or female. Sure, she’ll hit a few brick walls but it’s well worth it to not have to work in corporate america ruled by someone elses clock.And if she hasn’t noticed there is discrimination there too.


The older I get the more I realize it’s not about me anyway.It’s about the man or woman with the narrow little mind who tried to stop me.


Notice I said tried.

GO FOR IT !

Cheremie

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Originally Posted By: jonofrey
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ckratzer wrote:

Sure, she'll hit a few brick walls but it's well worth it to not have to work in corporate america ruled by someone elses clock.

Amen Sister!

You go Girl!

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Originally Posted By: dedwards
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Extremely well said.

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Originally Posted By: ckratzer
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John,

 You look real purty in your HI uniform.
Red is your color 

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Originally Posted By: jonofrey
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Aw shucks.

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Originally Posted By: hjeffrey
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I have been doing inspections for some time and have yet to come across the person who questioned my capabilities, at least to my face. If there were any doubts, they were soon removed and the client was satisfied that they were getting a thorough inspection.

At times however, it can be a little intimidating when you are the only female in the company of 4 or more adult males. But, once you get into the swing of the inspection, that disappears and everyone ends up getting treated as an equal.

In most cases, it is usually the woman who decides which house is being purchased. Another female, let alone one who is an inspector, tends to be perceived as readily attuned to the needs of the woman and her family, with respect to the home in question. There is no doubt that it is the expectation of most people that their home inspector should be a male and when a female shows up, it throws them off. The perception now is that the inspection will not be as good.

As with any line of work, there are good days & not-so-good days, ups & downs along with pros & cons. I have found that this industry offers all kinds of opportunities, challenges , variety, not to mention the people interaction. This is a lifestyle and therefore, because I enjoy what I do, it isn't work.

With that being said, I have crossed over from doing inspections, other than the ones I choose to do, to providing training in this industry. What started as local-based training has now taken to the road, with no end in sight.

It isn't the gender that counts. It's the knowledge and the ability to impart that knowledge to all concerned that really counts!

As NIKE promotes........"Just do it!" 

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Helen Jeffrey
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Originally Posted By: jbushart
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Josephine

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Originally Posted By: John Bowman
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Quit posting that picture. It gives me the Heebie Jeebies.

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Originally Posted By: rwashington
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Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh…Ditto John

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Originally Posted By: hjeffrey
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Hey Jim,

Bob did offer to get you an outfit for the Convention's dunk tank so, I'd forget the tool belt and worry about the entire ensemble!

Just another hurdle for women in this industry ----- what to wear, how to do the hair and keep it all together, all day long! It's a tough job but somebody has to do it!

John, I agree. This pic does a number on the eyes. I thought my glasses needed cleaning - NOT!

Shudder! 

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Originally Posted By: jbushart
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What? You guys don’t like this picture?

My wife says it looks like the offspring of a bad date between Tony Bennet and Rosanne Barr.

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Originally Posted By: jbushart
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hjeffrey wrote:

Bob did offer to get you an outfit for the Convention's dunk tank

Yes, he did. I'm thinking about it. 

But...who would want to throw anything at little old me? I think the foundation would lose money.

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Originally Posted By: hjeffrey
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Knowing Bob, I’d reserve judgement until you see the outfit. If it’s anything as bizarre as the previous pic, it may be enough to make people want to keep it under water. Because it happens to be worn by you, I’d suggest you get some scuba gear or practice deep breathing.

For a good time, just add water!


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