The blue-collar workers and the Craftsman are the people who keep this world glued together.
I think college degrees are a waste of time and money, except for specialized fields. What is even more of a farce are the online courses where people can essentially buy a degree, and in the end, they don’t know shit. All they are doing is selling diplomas.
Nothing like having a doctor who is operating on you, stops the operation, breaks out the guidebook to see what the fuck is next.
I don’t see where our blue-collar workers get enough recognition in this country.
Without all of their ass-busting work, all the prima donnas of this world would not be living in the lap of luxury.
Three cheers for The work in men and women.
AI
And it’s not $1.75 anymore. The average hourly pay for a construction worker varies but often falls in the $20 to $25 per hour range, with construction laborers averaging around $21.78/hour (median) nationally, while skilled trades and different locations can significantly increase earnings, with some skilled roles exceeding $30-$40+/hour, especially in high-cost areas or with specialized skills like welding or pipefitting, according to BLS and salary data.
Show your appreciation to the tradesmen, rubbish collectors, and landscapers, and delivery men and women who are doing work for you. A cold bottle of water on a very hot day will put a smile on their face.
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