re: Weep for poor ignorant Tradesman like plumbers.

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Unless my child were truly gifted and could excel in a STEM field, there is absolutely no way I'd steer them in any direction other than a trade.

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I am almost in agreement

My kid could go to trade school. Get out get a job. Get employed by a solid outfit. Get 5-7 years good experience and I could get him set up in his own business. Cheaper than college and he is making bank with people working under him at 35.