The DSE results of the Diploma of Secondary Education Examination will be released today (20th). After receiving the transcripts, students will set the direction for further studies, employment and pursuit of their dreams.
When it comes to joining the construction industry, it is generally believed that men should be responsible, and women are reluctant to enter the industry.
However, the two girls broke the stereotype of the outside world and joined the construction industry. They didn't even mind taking a pay cut and became a monk halfway through. They started from low to "build a dream". For more than four years, they have ensured the safe entry and exit of the site, and the sense of success is greater than before.
Zheng Yingyi (Pinky), who is not an engineering student, used to be a salesperson of a skin care brand, and is now a site safety officer. She said that since many friends and elders around her are in the engineering or construction industry, after listening and sharing more, she gradually developed I have a good impression, and I think that the sales industry is not very professional, so I took the site safety supervisor course on a part-time basis. The salary was reduced, and I tightened my pants and continued to study. Even if I occasionally heard "Women's home entering the baa site", I didn't get discouraged. The backup team will be very satisfied when they see the successful completion of the project
Like Zheng Yingyi, Lu Leyao (Tammy), who is now the assistant project manager of the site, also has a sense of achievement in the men's circle. They have found that by their own testimony, not only men are competent in the construction industry, women can also be unique in the industry. Advantage, I hope to show the public that even girls can work in the field through personal experience, and at the same time promote the development of women in the industry.
Feeling that the professionalism of the sales industry is not high
Zheng Yingyi's last job was as a counter salesperson for a skin care brand. She did not study engineering, but it did not affect her determination to enter the construction industry.
She said that many friends and elders around her are engaged in the engineering or construction industry. After listening to and sharing more, she gradually developed a good impression. In addition, she believes that the professionalism of the sales industry is not high, and she hopes to learn more knowledge in the future development. , so with the introduction of friends and the support of family members, I took part-time work-study courses for site safety supervisors.
There is no engineering foundation, the entry salary is lower than the original job, and the daring entry
Deng said that she has learned a lot of professional knowledge from the course and has been exposed to different machinery, which has greatly increased her knowledge and interest in the industry, and she likes to walk around and is not afraid of sweating, so she decided to change careers boldly: "The salary for the first entry is relatively low. , so you have to tighten your trousers, but with continuous education and opportunities for promotion, the salary gradually returns to the level of the previous job.”
Zheng Yingyi in charge of construction site safety: not a popular role in the eyes of workers
She is currently working as a safety officer in the construction site, responsible for all safety matters on the site, and will provide different safety advice to minimize the risk of accidents: "In the eyes of the workers, the safety officer is not a popular role, because many times it is necessary to Instructing and coordinating them in some areas, even fines."
Male co-workers have polarized attitudes towards women, some people are willing to listen to someone’s foul language: but that doesn’t mean it’s impolite
Zheng Yingyi mentioned that the male workers on the site are mainly divided into two categories and they are quite extreme. One is very willing to listen to what she has to say, "I will be happy to see you as a girl", and the other is very dislike of women, thinking that "women Home into the baa territory."
However, she said the latter is only in the minority, and she believes that more communication can improve the relationship between the two sides.
Regarding the "swearing culture", she believes that swearing does not mean impolite. She believes that these "auxiliary words" help them communicate. She joked that if they were banned, "it may make their sentences difficult to express."
It is very satisfying to witness the completion of the project as a backup team
She has been working as a safety officer for more than 4 years. Because she has to deal with emergencies from time to time on the site, and is responsible for safety affairs, she believes that she has become calmer and more cautious than before, and her communication skills have also improved.
She mentioned that even if she is not a front-line engineer, as a backup team, she will be very satisfied when she sees the successful completion of the project.
Lu Leyao (middle) and site staff review the progress of the project.
(Photo by Lin Zefeng)
Female local disk assistant project manager Good communication is an advantage
Another girl, Lu Leyao, studied engineering in college. After graduation, she joined a contractor as an intern. She is now an assistant project manager of the site. She is responsible for leading different colleagues, such as engineers and surveyors, to handle various construction projects and ensure Its quality and can be completed on time.
Lu Leyao said that whether women have "success" in the construction industry depends a lot on their personality and communication skills.
She explained that when doing engineering, there are many different people, such as workers, engineers, developers, and even professionals. The communication modes of each class are very different. She believes that women are better at expressing and communicating, which is believed to be their unique advantage in this industry.
She believes that the construction industry is not necessarily only for men, and women can also work on the site with their unique advantages.
Lu Leyao said that whether women have "success" in the construction industry depends a lot on their personality and communication skills.
(Photo by Lin Zefeng)
Learn to think about life from multiple perspectives
After entering the industry, Lu Lesang has seen that life has gained, especially in the ability to solve problems, has improved.
She pointed out that in addition to designing, engineers also need to have the ability to solve problems. For example, during the construction period of the contractor, the design on the drawings may not reflect individual problems. Think from multiple perspectives, apply the knowledge learned in college, and coordinate with different people to solve problems.
Transforming into a KOL Education and Career Expo to share the myth of "Girls make turf"
The two site girls will attend the "Hong Kong Education and Career Expo" seminar hosted by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council on July 24, sharing the myth of "girls do site" as KOLs in the construction industry. The expo will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre for four consecutive days from tomorrow (21st) to next Sunday (24th).
The expo is divided into two areas: "Education" and "Career", and more than 90 events are held. Some exhibitors even have on-site interviews, and the public can enter for free.
The future of the construction industry is bright!
The courses of the Hong Kong Institute of Construction help you to upgrade your skills and academic qualifications at the same time. Wong Wai Lun expects the annual expenditure of the construction industry to increase to 300 billion, and strive to submit a streamlined plan this year. The chairman of the Construction Industry Council, Chen Ka-kui, will step down from office and promote assembly and synthesis: the only way out for industrialization. Construction Industry Federation of Trade Unions and Chambers of Commerce Consensus reached for the third consecutive year, the industry has begun to walk out of the cold winter Smart technology helps to accurately calculate the performance of the fire protection system, and the fire protection design of the building is more flexible