A woman who quit her job as a waitress to become a plasterer reveals that being a woman in a male-dominated industry is a huge advantage. Madi Forrest, 24, has been a plasterer for three-and-a-half years now and runs her own business.
She used to work as a waitress and never intended to become a tradie, but quit her job during the pandemic as she couldn't see any longevity. Madi decided to take a four-day plastering course while on furlough, hoping this would help with home improvements when she eventually bought a house.
But that bold move led to a massive change and a lucrative career move. She practised on a fake wall in her garage after completing her course and then offered to do odd jobs for friends and family, free of charge. But when one of the jobs for a family friend ended up with a surprise payment of £150, Madi started to build a customer base of her own.
