Being a Female Train Driver

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What's it like being a Coach Driver?

Lauren INTRO.​

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Job title: (Public Service Vehicle (PSV) driver

Current employer: 

Industry: Transport

Hours: XX hours per week on average

How long have you been in your field? XX years

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What's it like being a coach driver?

I drive my coach to different places, picking up clients and I keep the coach clean.

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Was there anything you liked doing at school that helped you get to this career?

Not really, I devolved interest later in life

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What were your favourite subjects at school?

Drama

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What did you want to be as a child when you 'grew up'?

A truck driver

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Can you remember what your parents reactions were to that aspiration?

my mum was ok with it

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Can you remember your parents or teachers wanting or encouraging you to go into a specific career when you 'grew up'?

My mum wanted me to be a hairdresser

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What do you think are attitudes towards and expectations of women in your profession?

I hear a lot of 'you're just a driver' but our job role is underestimated.

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Are there any challenges or benefits working in your field?

It's known as a male field so changing the perception is the challenge

What’s your favourite part of your job?

Meeting new people everyday and driving which I love

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Are people normally surprised when they find out what you do?

Yes, normally everyone!

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What advice would you give to younger girls who are aspiring scientists, or who haven't even considered it as a career?

Go for it if you want it then it's there I love driving and would encourage you

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