I have learned that females must work twice as hard and be twice as smart to survive in the corporate world, especially in a market like the HVAC industry.
That has been my experience in the eight years I have worked in this industry as an HVAC professional.
Even though I know a lot more about HVAC installations than most men, I still get a few professionals treating me like a newcomer. I started my HVAC business when I was twenty-nine. I had completed college and was looking for where my air skills would be used efficiently. I finally found an HVAC provider who hired me. Five years later, I quit due to some issues. After I left college, my dad called me one day and challenged me to start my small business instead of waiting to be employed. He jump-started my career by introducing me to some of his friends who had issues with their quality HVAC. He gave me the task of helping the friends find out what was wrong with their HVAC units, and he would ask a cooling specialist he knew to allow me to shadow in the air conditioning repairs. I did this for six months before my friends started trusting me to plan their HVAC maintenance. Through this, I finally found the company that employed me until I quit. Even in my own company, I find time for consultation with homeowners. Some want advice on HVAC brands, while others want to find out which new HVAC technology they can incorporate into their home. I love seeing the excitement on their face when they purchase new HVAC equipment. My prior consultation was with a young lady that wanted the latest thermostat to help with indoor comfort. Working as an HVAC repairman is very fulfilling.