@Fountofwisdom,
In the states female cab drivers were common as well. Not as many as the men, but there were enough of us and you're right when saying that a lot of women feel more comfortable with a woman cab driver. I've had women get in my cab who were very relieved to see a woman behind the wheel.
Had one woman once who was disappointed to see me, but I found out later that this woman was a regular customer for the male drivers and apparently they were not paid in cash
The men who worked for us in the contruction business are the ones who have to live with themselves, so even though I was bitter for quite some time, but I got over it. I went through a lot over in the states, which is why I came here for a fresh start. Still don't know where my life is headed, but I still have plans and goals to reach. They may not work, but I'll never know unless I try them out.
You're right about my ex employees and their attempt to try and intimidate me, but I was tough girl back then who wasn't afraid of anything. I stood up like a raging bull and told them to get the **** out of my house.
Can you imagine the nerve of 2 grown men in their 40s doing this to a young 21 year old woman who just lost her father? I was totally beside myself and carried that anger for too long. Since I saw one of them often at our local donut shop, the anger continued until I left the country and no longer had to look at him. Unfortunately, I held onto that anger for years.
I went through a lot in my life, but I think all the painful experiences have made me a stronger and wiser person.
I think the biggest lesson I've learned so far is being very careful where I put my trust.
