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Sh!t I did as a Tradeswoman a raw, real, and unapologetic look at life in the trades—from first-day nerves and dumb mistakes to hard-earned wins and everything in between. These are the things that all Apprentices should know of before jumping into the trades.
Samantha A. Lee
Sh!t I did as a Tradeswoman
Articles:
Choosing Your First Tool Belt as an Apprentice
March 8, 2026
Protecting myself as a Female Electrician: Five Things I did
February 21, 2026
Anxiety when Starting an Apprenticeship
January 30, 2026
Cooked Sh!t on Site 🍳: That Time a Shop Casually Burned Down
January 29, 2026
Electrical Apprenticeships in NZ (Part 3): Contract with an Apprenticeship Body
January 26, 2026
Electrical Apprenticeships in NZ (Part 2): Company Contract Only
January 26, 2026
Electrical Apprenticeships in NZ (Part 1): Pre-Trade + Company Contract
January 25, 2026
Electrical Apprenticeships in NZ: The Basics (Start Here)
January 25, 2026
Toxic People: 5 Types to avoid in the Trades.
January 25, 2026
Starting an Adult Apprenticeship: 3 Things to Prepare
January 25, 2026
Things I don’t miss about working in an Office
January 24, 2026
Reasons why Apprentices Drop out: Part 1
January 20, 2026
Applying for Apprenticeships: Step-by-Step
January 7, 2026
Getting an Apprenticeship: ✅ Green Flags in a Company
January 4, 2026
Apprenticeship Interviews: Five Questions to Ask (Part 2)
January 4, 2026
Apprenticeship Interviews: Five Questions to Ask
December 17, 2025
Adult Apprenticeships: What I Wish I Knew Before Starting in the Trades.
December 16, 2025
They Said I Wasn’t Strong Enough: Stereotypes I’ve Faced as a Female Electrician
December 14, 2025
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