Back cover: Strap on your work boots and put on your hard hat. Let me take you on a sheetrock dusted journey to see what it is like to work within the construction industry. The work is hard, the environment is unforgiving, and the jobsite can be either extremely hot or cold. Almost 17 years ago, I stepped foot into a male-dominated work environment. Despite the lack of a warm embrace, I pushed my way into this world to learn the trade. I showed my many mentors that I wanted to be here and was ready to learn and work. After some grit and sweat, I worked my way out of my apprenticeship to become a journeywoman electrician. I earned a great working reputation within my trade and some aches and pains along the way. I work with guys from all backgrounds and all walks of life; and a few females that share my goal to be called journeywomen. Construction workers do not care that you do not feel up to the challenge that day. You must suck it up and get the job done! You will witness what it is like on a weekly basis to work within my industry. Every story in this book is real. The names of my co-workers have been changed to protect the innocent?.or the guilty! I must warn you that this book is not for the faint of heart! Bio: Leslie is a journeywoman electrician who works within Westchester County, New York, Fairfield County, Connecticut, and the five boroughs of New York City. For the past year and a half, Leslie has been working in the office as a CAD Operator/Engineer.  Leslie has worked within the construction industry for the past 19 years.  She is also an evening OSHA instructor/writing coach working part time for Empire College. Leslie graduated, in 2013, and received an MBA with honors at Iona College in New Rochelle, New York. She lives with her two sons, Tom and Johnny, in Lake Carmel, New York. Leslie enjoys dividing her time with her sons and her fiance, Curtis, in New York and Connecticut.  Downtime fun varies between snowboarding, visiting haunted houses, and beach time in Connecticut. She also enjoys cruise ship travel, renovating her home, and spending time in the gym. Influences: My decision to write my book comes from the fact that few women work in construction. Even fewer have written about the experiences. I know that I share a place in history with other women who are brave enough to step onto a jobsite and learn a trade. The stories must be written down and shared. My father had a big influence in my career choice. He never used my gender as an excuse to get out of work. He used to say that I was smart and strong. I was capable of doing anything a man can do but only better. He used to say that nothing was easy and if it was easy, then anyone could do it. I want people to know how unique of a personality a woman must possess in order to survive in construction. The stories are very funny since my coworkers lack a filter on their mouth.  Readers need to know the strength required and the journey a woman or a minority travels when they enter a male-dominated job.