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I spent 3 days correcting the work of a well known and established licensed plumbing outfit in Chevy Chase. 
I suspect if some of those CS majors did the job, I would not have needed to buy a torch, butane can, some copper pipes and spend hours watching videos on sweating copper. Physical labor also requires an exacting mindset. The plumber was paid quite well yet they were sloppy.
People should not look down on physical trade work. They are quite respected in some European countries with strict education requirements and qualifications. But here in the US, the trades have been tarnished by bottom of the barrel sub sub contracted labor, mostly cheaply compensated immigrants. And so the expectations and delivery are low.
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The trades like plumbing and electricians are controlled by the unions. You can't get certified as a plumber without doing an apprenticeship. The apprenticeships are only offered through the union. They control the supply of those entering the field. I'm not saying they are holding people back -- I think right now they are desperate -- just that there is a screening process and not anyone can just join.

The sub-contracted labor is not certified, but they did have a certified master plumber sign off on it, as you can't get a permit otherwise.[/quote]

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