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What does this thread have to do with rednecks?
Another thread where one of the educated ones were shitting on "redneck" types. Just pointing out a little hypocrisy. Stupid is as stupid does, educated or not.
Meanwhile all the trades around here are hurting and I'm surrounded by non college educated guys every day that make really good money. I recently realized not too long ago that most of my long time subs (I'm a remodeling contractor) are now near or in their 50's (most have been with me 15-20 years), so the next 10-20 years should be interesting.
The high school drop out that started his own business and became wealthy will probably view higher education differently than the wealthy degreed professional.
It takes a wise and understanding person to step outside their personal box and try to understand how a fellow human being can have such a polar opposite opinion about a subject. I'll be the first to admit...a lot of the time...people are ignorant. Not stupid, but just lacking in knowledge or experience. Having said that, some folks are just plain stupid.
Is there anyone here 40 or older that has the exact same opinions about EVERYTHING that they did at age 16? Hell, I'm 60 and some of my life long opinions have changed in the last few years. Bottom line, everyone's opinions are based on personal experience and since no two humans share that experience...be prepared for others to have a different opinion than your own. It's cool to be around like minded people but there's no reason to disregard/dismiss others of a different ilk.
The Shop
So let’s say 2 were plumbers and not laborers that’s $6,240 in labor plus another 20% for employer taxes etc that puts their labor costs at $7,488 which is just slightly less than my complete plumbing cost.
I’m not saying he’s lying but that seems insane and almost unrealistic. I’m not sure paying $130 per hour for plumbers will be good for the long term viability of their business.
Wish they woulda preached hard work pays off, not go to college or you’re a failure.
Masters levels coursework is garbage. I scream at the computer. Withdrew last week. Not sure if I’m Gonna go back. Don’t need this shit anymore. I’m done paying for sub par education. Pay the bill. Teach yourself. All while not getting any actual hands on, real life, tangible experience that is useful
In your field. (My experience anyway...anyone else feel to tell me
Your experience If it was great)
Or - have a 'smart person' 'real' job AND an off & on redneck seasonal part time family type gig?
Some of us are pretty diversified and well rounded.
My take on the subject? I make more money, have a better pension and healthcare than the people who said I wouldn't make it without a degree. I actually went back to my old school to get records and had that discussion with some old staff. I'd be lying if I said a small part of me wasn't stoked to throw it in their face.
My student debt? About $4k when I left school.
Trades pay more, if you are willing to bust your ass and use a brain for work.
Want an easy job that pays a lot? Then yeah, get a degree.
Yes, trades are a great way to earn a great great deal of money, but some are hard on the body.
As you get older, that “wear and tear” starts to add up.
As I get older, I appreciate my warm office chair more and more.
I like the old saying "A body in motion will stay in motion. A body at rest will stay at rest".
For being 48 years old, I stay pretty active. I ride my bicycle to work daily. (Have not driven to work in over 8 years), and that is in Boise, ID. We do get winters with snow. In fact, last year I competed in a 477 mile bike-packing race through the mountains of Idaho. I completed that in 2 days, and 23 hours. I mow my own lawn (and a neighbors who is having trouble with a knee replacement), rake my own leaves, and do all of my own motorcycle/car/RV maintenance.
I try to stay busy, and use my body, but I am glad that I do not work outside doing manual labor for 8+ hours a day.
I see construction guys out of my office window, and like the Postal Carrier, they are out there in all kinds of weather. 105 degrees in the summer, and below freezing in the winter.
That has to take a toll, over time.
Pit Row
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