Submitted by daphneWpolsce t3_zyk5fl in newhampshire
Hi friends!
Does anyone know the best place to find a list of queer-owned and women-owned home improvement businesses in NH? If it's allowed by the mods, I welcome you to share them here! Any direction is appreciated.
Thank you :)
Edit: This was genuinely a simple question, not meant to be a social commentary. If you don't have an answer, please just scroll on to your pleasure. This post clearly isn't for you.
I'm a tradesperson. I'm booked out through March, but I'll always call you back!
I wish my ex wife would return my calls..
😂
NH: no hurry
Id call you back
same
I don’t care who you sleep with if your work is good and prices reasonable
Love it. Agreed! I also don't care who my contractors sleep with as long as they respect me and my pride flag, lol.
Kinda seems like you do
I'm not sure the meaning of words matters much to this person.
I will say as a dude whose done a lot of field work, a lot of techs see your pride flag and you’re gonna get worse service. Unfortunately a lot of outfits harbor some pretty backwards beliefs and they’ll take your business, but they’ll Charge you out the ass and you’ll be bottom priority. OP definitely just twisted words a little but I see where they’re coming from.
NH needs more contractors in general. There are 2 plumbers in my area and a few electricians. Takes forever to even get someone to call back if at all
I'm a self-employed HVAC installer. It's wild how much work there is and not a lot of people (woman, man, trans, etc) coming up into the trades. I'm in my mid 30s and I'm usually one of the youngest people at the supply house. In the next 10 years we're going to have a major backlog of work due to the dinosaurs retiring.
Agree its going to get worse before it gets better. It's almost a bit scary to think about I'm not sure what people will do.
Seems like an excellent business to be in now though. As much work as you want and you can run your business how you'd like. No need to fight for business
Hopefully people will recognize this and start doing more work in NH. Seems like a pretty good setup to me!
That's my hope as well. Only time will tell!
Yikes! Good to know. I'm handy but not handy enough to do everything myself. Hopefully I find some good people to work with :)
Good luck and hope you find someone. I'd just say be patient with them and if they can't get to you right away just know they are all swamped right now. It's just the way it is at the moment
Yep makes sense. Thank you!
Men in the comments are SO PRESSED and angry that women/LGBTQIA might feel safer / better working with each other…. maybe ya’ll should look at WHY that might be 💀 Instead ya’ll are having tantrums in the comments and victimizing yourself … so dramatic. I guess live free or die just means cis men should feel supported at all times be so fucking for real.
If I said “I’m looking for contractors that are only straight because LGBTQ+ people making me uncomfortable”. People would lose their mind lol… the issue is exclusionary language. Some people don’t like to be judged based on immutable characteristics such as their sexual orientation or gender.
Continuing to prove my point that you guys don’t seem to understand BASIC systemic issues around gender/sex. On the most entry level understanding we can agree women/LGBTQIA are a small ratio of workers in this industry, by supporting their work we are not discriminating against you. 💀💀💀
That is literally what the post did. Everyone has more or less agreed on the basic understanding of gender until the last decade… if I said I am looking for only straight men to work? You would 100% believe that is discriminatory. Get down off the SJW high horse and try and see what other people are say.
Don't bother he has no sense of self awareness whatsoever.
Be careful about use pronouns that’s essentially violence
The funny thing is ya’ll could literally just keep scrolling if you don’t understand a question properly but instead you waste everyone’s time parroting the same crusty out of touch ideas. So, as I said to the other guy who mentioned “SJW” (lol so much dramatic language for a such an inoffensive idea of using WOMEN CONTRACTORS), go outside.
Someone’s upset… we all understood the question. People just disagreed with what was being said. Idk why that triggered you
whatever you need to tell yourself babe ❤️
I personally don’t like the idea of picking someone to do work for you based on a demographic or characteristic, but then again it’s not my place to tell anyone what to do and at the end of the day you should feel comfortable with whoever you’re inviting into your house to do work for you to be respectful towards you. So I can understand why OP is being specific about who she wants to hire if she’s had problems with guys in the past, but as others have said it’s going to be hard to fit those criteria if labor in these trades is already in short supply so she may not much of a choice if she needs to work done ASAP.
Right, now do women who only want to be with other biological women in public bathrooms.
Well one is a PUBLIC place and the other is you choosing who you hire to enter and work in your PRIVATE property, entirely different scenarios tbf.
lol yes let’s definitely compare ignorance with real safety concerns, great job 👍🏼 also literally google is free - maybe spend some time looking at statistics of men who commit sexual assault versus a trans person. In actuality, trans people are at way higher risk of being attacked or murdered but please continue this dangerous narrative with no statistical backing - so embarrassing.
'real safety concerns' = things I agree with.
'ignorance' = things I do not agree with.
> maybe spend some time looking at statistics of men who commit sexual assault versus a trans person
Crime statistics (especially with perpetrators) actually do not factor in gender identity at all, but your continued ignorance will be well received on Reddit as long as it it complies with what all the other SJW's want to hear.
Had to look up SJW ya’ll will really try to sidestep facts and misdirect any conversation with buzzwords - instead of being afraid of trans people LOL maybe understand your fear/anger is a product of a sheltered existence and you just haven’t met many to have a real world understanding. Maybe go outside instead of digesting conservative clickbait and let people live their lives without politicizing /perpetuating inaccurate violent stereotypes onto them.
I don’t think anyone is actually afraid of trans people
well stop acting like it they just need to pee like the rest of us so respectively get a grip 😂
Literally no one is saying that
Just curious why your looking specifically for LGBT/Women owned?
I am gay and a woman and like to support my people, and also have had unpleasant encounters of all sorts with men in professional and trade settings. I recognize these industries are male dominated, but/and for that reason prefer to seek out women first!
Got it. That's to bad you've had all sorts of bad experiences with male tradesmen. That surprises me.Many are good people, try not to cast them all off.
Also, for what it's worth, if women are your preference, cool but saying you want to support just your people is kind of a bummer. We should all be doing our best to support each other and not put everyone into boxes.
In my experience, only people who have not experienced discrimination and marginalization say things like that. Of course I want to support everyone and I'm kind and respectful in all of my interactions as long as I'm receiving the same. I simply feel more comfortable with women and other queer people, because they are more likely to understand me (and, let's be honest, not hit on me).
Its not one size fits all..I've experienced plenty of adversity in my life. Through all of it I've learned that most people are good. I try to keep that mindset and I don't feel visual or sexual traits have anything to do with one's character. Completely discounting men for being men, wouldn't that also be discrimination and marginalization?
Do you know where mansplainers go to get hydrated?
Is it in New Hampshire?
It's a "well actually"
Thanks for providing nothing to the discussion.
The discussion was incel drivel dipshittery. Cope my dude.
I don't know how you can read what that person wrote and come to the conclusion that it was just incel drivel dipshittery. They were fairly respectably sharing their thoughts and perspective on a contentious matter. You coming along and slinging sex based insults doesn't help anyone.
I would suggest you contact LGBTQ NH-based people or organizations. Businesses owned by LGBTQ folks or women.
Congratulations to this sub for making NH look like a bigoted shithead’s paradise.
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What a wild comment section. I think the thing the angry people are failing to miss, which always happens, is that people in marginalized groups support each other, because who else is going to? This isn't about excluding, this is about specifically wanting to include and support their own. Non marginalized groups don't have a reason to do that, they're already openly accepted anywhere without it even having to be a thought and that's what the people outwardly seeking to support their group are looking to do.
All these angry comments come from a place where they feel excluded, holy shit maybe you kinda understand how OP feels
If you have any bug / rodent issues we use “Squish” haha. They’re located in Manchester and I’m not 100% sure a woman owns it but it has been the same woman who’s come out twice (once for ants, once for mice, don’t buy a fixer-upper!!) and my husband says he thinks she said she owned it for what it’s worth haha. She was very nice and the pests are gone!
Thank you very much!
Where in NH are you? We just had a woman painter and she was ammmmmmmmmmazing!
Manchester-Concord! I did find a painting company that looks good but can't tell which locations they cover. Feel free to message me your contact. Thank you :)
Ah I'm in the north country, so she wouldn't be working down there, but I have to say, it was amazing having a female painter! And I loved having my daughter seeing a woman in the trades!
Touch base with Girls at Work. https://girlswork.org/
Oooo thank you!
Not sure what area of NH you’re in, but I’m part of the alphabet mafia and always looking to make new friends!
Beck Warren is a wonderful person! Warden B landscaping and Construction LLC
Thank you! :)
Who the fuck cares
This is a fascinating post.
The insulation and plaster company I sub everything out to is woman owned
I know of Handiqueers in Western Mass - maybe if you reached out to them they would have connections?
Seems pretty bigoted to only wanna hire people based on what they look like or identify as rather than the skill they provide lol
How is trying to support lgbt women in trades being bigoted 🤣
...By the definition of the term?
Imagine if somebody posted that they only want to work with straight people the flak they would get for 'hatred'
I don’t have an answer for you, just wanted to let you know that other people who live in New Hampshire are also sick of the bigots. NH unfortunately is full of bigots, I have grown to learn.
If you can’t understand why a woman (or anyone for that matter!!!) is wary about who they let into their home… lucky you for living in a bubble…
People have used this exact attitude to justify racism and sexism in the past, which is why many of us are against it's use now. That doesn't make them bigots.
There is a company called Rose Garden Hands LLC, they call their painters “wall dolls”. Super clean and professional.
I’m an electrician who is a male but openly gender-fluid. I personally haven’t run into many other people who identify with LGBTQ. It’s a rough masculine trade. It seems the older generation gets so angry about other peoples lives. I’ve seen people get offended with me just being in the room. If you find a company, let me know? Jk haha.
You might want to ask your local plumbing/electrical supply house they would likely know of women in the trades in your area.
I know four electricians and none of them has even worked with a female electrician before… so good luck I guess. I’m not really sure there are any.
Lady with a hammer.
Can we get a list of all contractors in general? Feel like it would fit on one printed page…
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Where in Nh are you located. I’m more on the Ally side of what you’re looking for. But there isn’t much I can’t do
This would technically be descriminating based and gender/sexual preference, which is and should be frowned upon.
I'm a straight white man who is also a MASTER plumber and MASTER electrician. SorryI do not meet your other criteria, however if you eventually lower your standards I am available.
For now double the pay.
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I'm free.
I guess I can wear a dress if that will satisfy you.
lmk
What the fuck is wrong with this community? All I get is harassment on half of the posts?
It's generous to call this subreddit a community. It's basically the alleyway that the Jets and the Sharks face off in each night.
You seem like a professional victim 👏🏻
How is that even harassment?
It's because you are a self admitted bigot. If a company tried to hire workers the way you are they could be sued for discrimination and rightfully so.
The fact you can’t see what’s wrong with your own post leads me to believe you deserve the harassment you get.
Oh this is a kinky post. By “women-owned,” do you mean like bdsm? Like a Dom/sub kinda thing? What are you building? Like a dungeon or a giant cat litter box? I might know a guy that knows a guy that knows a gal...
Hi I’d like to hire someone, but not based off their actual skills and qualifications, just their gender and sexual preferences….wait why aren’t you applauding me for this you bigots!?!
I'm appalled at the responses I'm getting on a SIMPLE QUESTION. I have been on reddit for years, with multiple accounts and all different subs and have never seen the disgusting rhetoric I am seeing on this discussion. EVER. If you're not going to be helpful, why don't you just shut up and scroll on?
I'm asking for references because I feel more comfortable with women and fellow queer people who are less likely to attack me (like you are doing right now). How can you not see how hypocritical you are being? Of COURSE I'm going to seek out other safe, like-minded people, because YOU ARE NOT A SAFE PERSON, clearly.
I am seeking out, sorry, QUALIFIED, SKILLED, LGBTQ and female contractors. It's not "either/or." Of course I wouldn't just want a list of shitty lgbtq and female contractors. Get real and get off my post.
You've been on reddit for years and this post is the worst you've seen?
This is satire right? People pointing out that your are being prejudiced on an internet forum isn't some grave attack on your person. You seem like you have a very unhealthy attitude when it comes to groups of people.
☝️THIS is exactly why you don’t date liberal women! This right here 😂
I'm pretty sure you're safe from that threat, friendo.
Ironically, you’re actually right for a change LOL I’ve made the mistake of dating liberal women before, never again. They’re batshit crazy. If I happen to be on a date and five minutes into dinner, she starts talking openly about discriminating based on gender and sexuality and doesn’t see anything wrong with that, then I’d just gently excuse myself, pay the entire check, and run 😂
Liberal’s entire personality are their opinions
Exactly! Their idea of a good time is to look for things to be offended about LOL
It’s just a massive circle jerk… “I’m right and if you disagree with me your a Nazi”
What is wrong with you?
If you truly believe in "live free or die" just fuck off and let people live their happy authentic lives.
Live free or die doesn’t protect you from the internet
> let people live their happy authentic lives
You're openly unwilling to hire a lot of people that are just living their authentic lives.
Bigotry is bigotry.
I did not say I was unwilling to hire them. With all the harassment I've gotten on this post, it's obvious that hiring someone who understands and respects me would be safer for me. I'm trying to gather a list of people so that I can get to know likeminded people in the area and prioritize people I know won't harass me for something as simple as a pride flag, but am not opposed to hiring any qualified contractor.
No one here is harassing you from what I can see. Not even the user that you claimed was attacking you. You've posted something that people find objectionable and they're calling you out on it. That's something that's going to happen on a public forum like this.
>it's obvious that hiring someone who understands and respects me would be safer for me
Sounds heterophobic. This is the same type of thinking that the pride movement was meant to undo, you're just pointing it in the opposite direction. Can't you see that?
you would fit right in at r/persecutionfetish
Just wanted to say thank you for speaking up about it. I think there's alot of people who recognize this kind of thing for what it is, but are too afraid of being called a racist/sexist/whatever by the woke mob to say anything. Preferring to work with and support a certain group of people is fine, but excluding people purely based off of sex/gender/race/etc. is called the same thing whether you are white/black/gay/straight/male/female
HI:) Im a trans women, (not transitioned yet but working on it if that's ok) and a lesbian. I do all types of work and would love to hear from you. I have all types of referals too. Only warning is I have a full bushy beard because it's winter and some people find it off putting so just giving a heads up.Thanks
FYI OP, based on their posting history, this person is lying
Looks like the transphobics are out in force with there downvotes. Its almost 2023, Shame on you
Can’t believe it. I’m also a trans woman, with a beard, who is a blossoming lesbian. I’m also a Journeyman Plumber, who is ALSO a Veteran? How could anyone hate a trans bearded lesbian plumber veteran?
And you're getting divorced it looks like! Shocker
She couldn’t accept me for who I am 😩
Hahaha This is the greatest sub ever 🍿😂👍
Ok_Low_1287 t1_j26gndn wrote
Good luck ..I can't even get a tradesperson to call me back