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7. Someone has to pay for work done

Thu Jul 3, 2025, 10:17 AM

Jul 3

And if the "fat cat bureaucrats", government contractors, etc. are laid off, optional trades work may go by the wayside.

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Gen Z is ditching college for 'more secure' trade jobs--but ... [View all] mahatmakanejeeves Jul 3 OP

'Unhappiness'??? OldBaldy1701E Jul 3 #1

Just for the record NJCher Jul 3 #2

'Practices' or delusions. I suppose both work. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Jul 3 #3

My statements NJCher Jul 3 #4

Well, that explains everything. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Jul 4 #8

I know my sample is limited and anecdotal... Hugin Jul 3 #5

It's OK to go that way, but plan on a variety of skills and careers bucolic_frolic Jul 3 #6

Someone has to pay for work done nitpicked Jul 3 #7