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Being a woman in construction is hard.

You are treated different than the men.

I understand, that there are both physical and mental differences between men and women but unless the woman explicitly says, "Treat me different", don't.

It is frustrating to see yourself in the same level as the men but you are treated differently because you are a girl.

It doesn't happen so much in the office environment but in the field/job site it does.

It is amusing at times but it can get annoying.

I had been going with a supervisor to a meeting that takes place in the jobsite every Tuesday for 3 weeks.

Then, on the fourth week, another intern comes along too.

A big, burly guy.

I looked like an elf compared to him.

He was goofy but tall and a guy.

That day the supervisor didn't direct himself to me.

Even though I had been going with him for three weeks and had an idea of what was happening, he kept talking to the guy.

Why?

He was a guy.

I was overshadowed.

A woman cannot walk buy without looks and whispers.

It just not possible.

Unless, she is absolutely hideous.

Then, maybe.

It's nice to be treated differently.

With more care.

More attention.

It gets old.

Especially, when you don't want to be treated like that.

Hopefully, time will change this.

Hopefully.