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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We've made blue collar work something to be ashamed of. People who push paper around a desk are "better" than a plumber who makes twice as much and enjoys what they do.[/quote]
That attitude is confined to certain regions, [b]DC Metro being a major one[/b]. I agree that college is not the answer for everyone and I celebrate all productive work. That said, I wonder what I would do if one of my kids (all in elementary) told me later on that he wasn't going to college. I wouldn't force him, but I would definitely encourage a trade school rather than a stationary job flipping burgers or working retail, etc.[/quote]

Agree completely. Grew up on the Hill, had to reeducate myself about the validity of a life lived without formal education. I seriously had the conception that if you had no college degree (at minimum) your contributions to society were basically worthless. Major mindfuck.[/quote]My plumber and mechanic earn as much as or more than I do and neither has a college degree but are self-employed.   I asked for the plumbers address so I could send a Christmas card.   I can't afford his side of town with my fancy schmancy degree.

Major mind blower.[/quote]

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