The story of a young woman Spanish A doctor who chooses to work in constructions may say much about the labour market in Europe.
Construction is always a male-occupied branch of the economy. Women are employed in him primarily in administrative posts or as scientists, architects and engineers. This has gradually begun to change.
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According to data from the European Manufacturer Confederation (EBC) and Eurostat, only 10-11% of workers in the industry were women in 2021. But as the housing capital on the continent is not enough or needs reconstruction, activity is great and therefore demand for labour.
As in Greece, so in Spain, much of this demand is covered by immigrants, despite the fact that wages are higher than many other branches. That's also the basic motive for Nerea, the doctor who's put aside the white apron and caught... the impactor.
The doctor who works as a builder
Nerea studied Medicine, a school that in Spain requires a very high degree of admission. But while waiting to do her specialty, she decided to take a break to travel to distant Australia. There he worked in various positions, from the focus sector to the manufacturing industry. This opened the horizons to her and helped her discover new inclinations and abilities she had.
The entrance to the building was not easy. She tells noticiastrabajo that she faced the first obstacle before even wearing her helmet. «When they see I'm a woman, often the conversation stops». He doesn't hesitate to admit that he first got along. «dark»He made mistakes. In fact, she tends to share her experiences in TikTok.
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«May I present the impactor?», says in a video. «It's very difficult for me to handle, because I figure it weighs between 10 and 15 pounds, and I have to keep it with my wrist in an uncomfortable position for hours. I try to support one foot on the wall and lean on my knee, hip or chest... This is just the second time I've used it. I'm still pretty clumsy and slow, but I'm learning very fast.».
However, he gradually realized that the cause of initial inefficiency was not gender but lack of experience. «If I'm slow, it's not because I'm a woman, but because I'm a rookie.», said features.
Much higher wages, outside «comfort zone»
One of the main reasons why Nerea remains in Australia and works in the building is the rewards. She stresses how higher wages are there than in her home country, Spain.
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As he says, he earns about 32 euros gross an hour, although there are workers who arrive to get 50 euros an hour. This job not only allows her to earn enough money, but makes her get out of the so-called «comfort zone», i.e. the environment in which he felt familiar, and thus acquire new skills.
He calls more Spaniards to Australia, but plans to return home
Nerea feels so good with her choice that she communicates this experience on social networks. She talks about her work, about life in Australia and about the steps that those who think of trying their luck abroad can take, even offering help to anyone who thinks about taking this big step.
Of course, this remains a temporary situation. He does not want to work forever as a builder in Australia and forget about medicine. Nerea plans to return to Spain, do the specialty and practice the doctor's profession. Everything is needed in life.
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