I think Lynne nailed it; competency shows. I too come from an older generation and have seen female emergence into the Commercial Diving industry. I have a reputation for expecting a lot from the Divers who've worked for me, but in turn I'll do anything to make their job easier. I've hired two FM Commercial Divers and never regretted doing so. In-fact they are among the best Divers I've worked with.
From my experience, women Divers have a higher degree of precision than their male counterparts and pay excellent attention to detail. Their strength is generally less, but make-up for this with heart and determination. Perhaps it's because they've played the part of the underdog, but whatever it is, I've found it in the women that I've hired.
Certainly most women shy away from physically hard work, that subjects them to cold, danger and isolation. For those determined few, they are excellent. Once integrated into "the World of Men," they can thrive by throwing back as much as they take. It takes a special type of women to do this. Men are competitive and anyone (man or woman) has to bring their "A Game" if they choose to step-up to the plate.
Male Divers are first and foremost Men. Once you get past the Ego and their naturally protective nature, diving with them is easy...
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