Non-Traditional Careers
Izabelle Andrews and Abbie Wofford
What Is a Non-Traditional Career?
Non-Traditional Careers
It is non-traditional for women to be plumbers, broadcast technicians, airline pilots, chiropractors, and detectives/criminal investigators.
It is non-traditional for men to be court reporters, hand sewers, demonstrators/product promoters, psychiactric aides, and makeup artists.
Non-Traditional Women
Non-Traditional Women
Non-Traditional Men
Successful Non-Traditional Women Workers
Lillian A. Baumbach
Plumber
She was the first woman master plumber in the 1950s.
Successful Non-Traditional Working Men
Sam Fine
Makeup Artist
The highest paid maekup artist in the world today.
Advantages of Non-Traditional Careers
1.) benefit of following your dreams
2.) people with non-traditional jobs receive more attention
3.) for women pay is typically much higher in careers where men dominate
Disadvantages of Non-Traditional Careers
1.) lack of mentors
2.) potential negative feelings from co-workers, especially for female workers in a traditionally male career
3.) little or no support from family and friends who may question your motives for entering a more challenging career