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Comment by gascan

Blue collar jobs have gained a reputation of being jobs held by slackers or the less fortunate.

Ironic given that plenty of blue collar professionals can make a lot more than your average worker in many degreed professions. (That's not to say the average blue collar wage is higher)

I feel like referencing welding is pretty cliche, but for example:

http://profoundlydisconnected.com/welding-is-a-100000-job/

parent gascan 8 years ago

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