March 23rd 2023.
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk) Lynn has always had an interest in learning a trade, and when her son reached his teenage years she took the plunge and changed her career from housing sales to building. She is now one of two female apprentices on a scheme with over 340 trainees, and is currently training for a Level 4 construction site supervisor apprenticeship. She admits she sometimes has to be firm with her male colleagues if their work is not up to par, and although she took a pay cut when she became a trainee she hopes to earn more in the future. Lynn is currently working on a construction site in Preston, Lancashire, and is surprised by the lack of female presence, however she is determined to make it in this new career.
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk) Lynn has always been keen to learn a skill
A career transition at a later stage in life is a daunting undertaking, yet this mother managed it with ease, quitting her 'glamorous' sales job to become a builder in her 50s.
Lynn Johnson, 54, spent three decades as a housing sales consultant, and was generally surrounded by other women in 'heels and lipstick'.
But when her son reached his teens, she left her position selling residences to begin constructing them, becoming one of just two female apprentices on a program with more than 340 trainees.
In spite of the difficulties that accompany the job, Lynn affirms that the early mornings and physical activities are worth it to observe her work come together.
She admits that she sometimes has to 'strictly enforce' male colleagues if their work is not up to par, but Lynn relishes her new profession and hopes to set up a construction business with her son, now 13.
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