
This practical guide walks a woman through the early steps of choosing a career, offering clear answers to the questions that arise when deciding whether a trade is right for her. Drawing on reliable sources, it surveys a range of occupations that have become common avenues for women, detailing entry requirements, typical earnings, and the daily realities of the work. The tone remains encouraging yet realistic, helping readers weigh possibilities before committing time and effort.
One standout chapter explores industrial designing—a field that blends art with manufacturing, covering everything from wallpaper and lace to carpets and jewelry. It explains the skills needed, such as originality, a good eye for color, and the ability to combine ideas into fresh patterns, while also noting the rarity of true talent in this area. Aspiring designers will find honest advice on training, market demand, and how women are beginning to reshape a profession once dominated by men.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (142K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Iris Gehring, D Alexander, Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2010-06-07
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
Best known for a practical 1883 guide to women’s work, this late-19th-century writer had a knack for turning big social questions into readable, down-to-earth advice. His surviving books suggest a curious, wide-ranging author interested in careers, everyday habits, and how people make their way in the world.
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