READ MORE: Mum cruelly 'fat shamed' by stranger and says her weight is ruining kids' livesDespite her career move, Melissa wasn’t willing to part with her glam style, and still sports a full face of makeup, false lashes and hair extensions even if she spends her days on a building site full of men.She said:“I am yet to meet another woman in the industry...
I understand it is unusual seeing a girl turn up with 24-inch hair extensions and false nails, but I have learnt to ignore the shocked faces.“I needed to leave the hospitality industry because it was making me anxious but I am dyslexic, so my options were limited as I struggle with computers.“I thought 'what can I do to earn a decent income like a bloke?
Then I had a light bulb moment and asked my dad Tony, 56, to let me work with him as he has been plastering for 40 years.“He was sceptical as I am a girly girl, so I had to prove myself.
I did this by painting his shed which has nothing to do with plastering, but I just wanted him to show I am up for manual labour and don't mind getting mucky.“The transition from bar manager to plasterer hasn't been easy.
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