The 1970’s was a daunting time for women working in non-traditional jobs. In 1972, Kathleen McLaughlin obtained a position with a local utility as the first woman mechanic’s helper. As a single mom, she wanted to provide the best for her daughter and this income would make that feasible. The reception she received by the men on the job was unexpected. Fortunately, Kathy had a sense of humor. This book is a collection of snippets of Kathy’s non-traditional personal time, work time and her promotion into the curious world of corporate administration. Her experiences will amusingly introduce you to the challenges, the people and the triumphs. The names have been changed to protect the “guilty.”
The 1970’s was a daunting time for women working in non-traditional jobs. In 1972, Kathleen McLaughlin obtained a position with a local utility as the first woman mechanic’s helper. As a single mom, she wanted to provide the best for her daughter and this income would make that feasible. The reception she received by the men on the job was unexpected. Fortunately, Kathy had a sense of humor. This book is a collection of snippets of Kathy’s non-traditional personal time, work time and her promotion into the curious world of corporate administration. Her experiences will amusingly introduce you to the challenges, the people and the triumphs. The names have been changed to protect the “guilty.”