Not All Foremen Are Jerks: Let’s Hear About the Good Ones

Let’s be honest—when you hear “foreman,” what’s the first thing that comes to mind?

For a lot of folks in the trades, it’s the guy who hovered over your shoulder all day, never picked up a tool, and somehow still found a way to take credit when the job wrapped up clean.

But that’s not what this post is about.

Today, we’re tipping our hard hats to the ones who got it right.
The foremen who knew how to lead from the front.
The ones who taught us something, stood up for the crew, and knew that respect isn’t given—it’s earned.

We’ve all had at least one. The good one. The solid one.
Maybe they were tough, but they were fair.
Maybe they remembered what it felt like to be new.
Maybe they pulled you aside and said, “I see potential in you.”
Or they bought lunch after a rough week, or stuck their neck out when it mattered.

Whatever it was—they left an impression. The kind you don’t forget.

So here’s what we’re doing today:

🧰 Drop their name in the comments over on our Instagram or Facebook.
🛠️ Tell us what made them stand out.
👷 Tag them if they’re still around—you never know who might see it.

Let’s remind each other that while bad leadership is loud, great leadership leaves a legacy.

And if you’ve never had a foreman like that?
Well… maybe it's your turn to be that person on the next crew.

We’re here for all of it—grit, gratitude, and a little good-natured teasing.
Keep showing up. Keep lifting others up. That’s the blue-collar way.

Stay steady out there,
—The Blue Collar Boyfriend