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My point was that with the blue collar jobs diminishing, you need at least a four-year degree (often a grad degree) to get anything other than a food-service job. - 1pg-------------------
You are being dismissive of the entire class of skilled trade jobs.
An experienced welder, diesel mechanic, plumber, electrician, and many others can make a damn good living and not rely on the government to forgive massive college debt.
It is an elitist mindset to think you need to work in an office or with a computer to have a "good" job. Many of these jobs are in high demand and pay quite well (six figures) and many would say these workers have a better blue collar life that those commuting to a downtown office building every day. We did a huge disservice to our youth by pounding into their heads since nursery school that they MUST get a degree to be successful. No wonder kids today are not motivated to get any job where they might get their hands dirty or carry a lunch box.
Check out the Mike Rowe Foundation
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https://mikeroweworks.org/ What's the problem?
We've made work the enemy.
America has become slowly but undeniably disconnected from the most fundamental elements of civilization'food, energy, education, and the very nature of work itself.
Over the last 30 years, America has convinced itself that the best path for the most people is an expensive, four-year degree. Pop culture has glorified the 'corner office job' while unintentionally belittling the jobs that helped build the corner office. As a result, our society has devalued any other path to success and happiness. Community colleges, trade schools, and apprenticeship programs are labeled as 'alternative.' Millions of well-intended parents and guidance counselors see apprenticeships and on-the-job training opportunities as 'vocational consolation prizes,' best suited for those not cut out for the brass ring: a four-year degree. The push for higher education has coincided with the removal of vocational arts from high schools nationwide. And the effects of this one-two punch have laid the foundation for a widening skills gap and massive student loan debt.
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