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honest.abe

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8. This is good trend.

Reply to question everything (Original post)

Mon Apr 8, 2024, 07:58 PM

Apr 2024

Too many younger folks have dug themselves into deep financial holes getting college degrees that don’t work out for them. However I still think I would advise most to go for a degree in STEM if they are capable and interested and can afford it. STEM is still the best future… imo.

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How Gen Z Is Becoming the Toolbelt Generation [View all] question everything Apr 2024 OP

Very interesting! yardwork Apr 2024 #1

I think it's great. jimfields33 Apr 2024 #2

I'm betting the boost in union membership is helping this. Aristus Apr 2024 #3

The plumbing trade was very good to me. Chainfire Apr 2024 #4

I sure hope so... because MY experience with the under-30 crowd.... WarGamer Apr 2024 #5

The trades were good to us. shrike3 Apr 2024 #6

Awesome news! n/t iluvtennis Apr 2024 #7

This is good trend. honest.abe Apr 2024 #8

I think it's great news as well, I just don't like how "some" are just trashing a college a kennedy Apr 2024 #9

Once upon a time college offered liberal arts education. One 's horizons were expanded question everything Apr 2024 #10

That's harsh. Get off my lawn! JanMichael Apr 2024 #12

I don't know of anyone who was ever harmed by a college degree, in whatever field of study. Chainfire Apr 2024 #14

They're getting the message shanti Apr 2024 #11

Yes, plumbing can be dirty work--- but the paychecks are not, especially if DemocraticPatriot Apr 2024 #13

I thought NAFTA was a good idea Marthe48 Apr 2024 #15

There is also an ever increasing part of the population that can't replace a heat filter Chakaconcarne Apr 2024 #16