I think college for everyone is leading us down the wrong path. Many kids are getting expensive college degrees, and a load of debt and still can't get a job. Yet, the guy who comes to fix my dishwasher gets paid $100 for working one hour. And had enough disposable income to spend $20,000 on model trains last year. But I think professions like that are looked down upon. I just moved and I can't have TV for over 2weeks b/c there aren't enough technicians to do the install. I call to get propane installation and they are booking 1-2 weeks ahead. Yet there are so many people out of work w/ college degrees.
I was talking to the builder of my new house. I asked if is 14yr old son was interested in becoming a builder. He said he's pushing his son to get his education. I asked his son what he wants to do - computer technician. Builders/contractors are professions that can't be outsourced.
