During her childhood, Caitlyn Goodman, one of four sisters, never imagined she would pursue a career in carpentry.
The idea of becoming a tradeswoman simply hadn’t crossed her mind.
Yet, the early indicators of her interest were evident.
“My father worked as a fencer, and he introduced me to power tools when I was young. I always felt a strong attraction to them,” shared Goodman, now 22.
Any initial apprehensions she had soon vanished.
Goodman discovered a close-knit, encouraging team and was thrilled to work alongside another female carpenter.
“She’s made me feel a lot more comfortable working in the industry,” Goodman said. “I don’t get treated differently, and I don’t get treated with disrespect.”
Goodman is a staunch advocate for the trades, especially for other women.
“Every single time I tell people what I do, they go, ‘Oh, really?’ or they think I’m lying,” she said.
“I tell other girls – why not? Just do it.
“I’m going to graduate and be able to actually save up to buy a house, rather than paying off student debt.”
Tradie salaries by occupation
- Electrician $95,000 – $115,000
- Plumber $85,000 – $100,000
- Carpenter $80,000 – $95,000
- Painter $80,000 – $90,000
- Bricklayer$75,000 – $85,000
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