re: Why are less men (on average) participating in the workforce

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How many gas stations, restaurants, etc. are run by white dudes vs. Indians and other immigrants compared to 40 years ago?

A stigma has developed with many traditionally male-centric blue collar jobs. Everyone decided they wanted to rise up the corporate ladder instead. Now a lot of them are home in mom's basement waiting on IBM to call.

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That is my long term goal,to have a business where I get to interact with the public and be myself.
What I want to do,is going to require a pretty large financial risk,and I am working to have that cushion.

The thing about catering to people is: most are a royal pain in the arse,but there will be some mixed in there that are like finding gold.
Plus,you get the opportunity to influence the way that people think about things,if you are tricky enough.