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re: Why are people with blue collar jobs looked down upon?
Posted on 2/20/15 at 11:25 am to trident
Posted on 2/20/15 at 11:25 am to trident
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Because this site is filled with entitled mellennials who think blue collar jobs are below their standards
True. But where does that mentality come from? Their parents. For generations since the 60's parents, who worked mostly blue collar jobs, have preached to their children the importance of a college education so that they don't have to do the blue collar job that their parents did. Right, wrong or otherwise, Indirectly they have imparted a mentality in their children that blue collar work should be "beneath" them.
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Posted on 2/20/15 at 11:25 am to Salmon
Bud heavies, dale sr hats and sportsman's paradise/salt life stickers
Posted on 2/20/15 at 11:26 am to Salmon
scaffolding builders
This post was edited on 2/20/15 at 11:27 am
Posted on 2/20/15 at 11:26 am to TigerFred
I despise people that look down on folks w/ blue collar jobs and no college degree. The further I went in my education the more of them I've encountered.
Posted on 2/20/15 at 11:26 am to Deactived
anyone consider blue collars work 80hrs+ of overtime every paycheck?
This post was edited on 2/20/15 at 11:27 am
Posted on 2/20/15 at 11:26 am to SuperSaint
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Bud heavies, dale sr hats and sportsman's paradise/salt life stickers
describes plenty of people with white collar jobs
Posted on 2/20/15 at 11:27 am to Salmon
no, but you're more than likely going to have to deal with the negative aspects of working a blue collar job for 20+ years.
Posted on 2/20/15 at 11:27 am to GreatLakesTiger24
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negative aspects of working a blue collar job for 20+ years.
like?
Posted on 2/20/15 at 11:29 am to Salmon
working outside in the elements
working early in the morning
lots of travel to different job sites
demanding physical labor
drug tests
exposure to carcinogens and other health issues
etc.
working early in the morning
lots of travel to different job sites
demanding physical labor
drug tests
exposure to carcinogens and other health issues
etc.
Posted on 2/20/15 at 11:30 am to Pettifogger
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But let's not pretend blue collar types don't take their revenge on those of us in the professional world.
Dress like an attorney and walk into a gun store, for example. Good times will ensue.
This exact scenario just happened to me(Replace attorney with IT Analyst). Once they found out I was a veteran they were cool, but you would have though I just shot somebody by the looks I got when I walked in.
Didn't care, love my XDm.
This post was edited on 2/20/15 at 11:33 am
Posted on 2/20/15 at 11:33 am to GreatLakesTiger24
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working early in the morning
lots of travel to different job sites
drug tests
plenty of white collar job require travel, long hours and drug tests...
as for physical labor, well that is probably better for you than sitting behind a desk for 20+ years so...
Posted on 2/20/15 at 11:33 am to Salmon
If anyone has a negative view of someone with blue collar jobs please read The Millionaire Next Door
It is a great look into how people become millionaires and you're stereotypes of rich people (doctors, lawyers, financial advisors) are worth near what they should be worth
It is a great look into how people become millionaires and you're stereotypes of rich people (doctors, lawyers, financial advisors) are worth near what they should be worth
Posted on 2/20/15 at 11:33 am to TigerFred
I really didn't know blue collar was generally looked down on, but I grew up clue collar and have a blue collar job.
I don't care what someone does for a living as long as they aren't living off the government
I don't care what someone does for a living as long as they aren't living off the government
Posted on 2/20/15 at 11:34 am to TIGRLEE
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Posted on 2/20/15 at 11:35 am to GreatLakesTiger24
What are you in school for?
Posted on 2/20/15 at 11:36 am to Salmon
it's never too late for a career change. go for it
Posted on 2/20/15 at 11:36 am to Deactived
finance
Posted on 2/20/15 at 11:37 am to GreatLakesTiger24
quote:
it's never too late for a career change. go for it
with a family, it probably is a bit too late for a complete 180 career change
but like I said, I would love to be a cabinet/furniture maker like my Dad was right about now
Posted on 2/20/15 at 11:37 am to GreatLakesTiger24
quote:
working outside in the elements
working early in the morning
lots of travel to different job sites
demanding physical labor
drug tests
exposure to carcinogens and other health issues
etc.
Sounds like just don't like work.
Posted on 2/20/15 at 11:38 am to Salmon
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with a family, it probably is a bit too late for a complete 180 career change
I'm doing it. It's an adjustment for sure but it's possible.
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