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I think you might need to consider looking into other trades beyond Ford mechanics. I believe plumbers, welders, and electricians have pretty good outlooks.
You aren't gonna get rich but you can raise a family. It's not a magic bullet. That's the wrong kind of thinking. I just haven't heard that. What I have heard is more like, hey you can avoid college debt and get in the workforce quick. Make a good living. Work with your hands.
Like most things if you wanna make real money you need to start a business. Which one can do in these trades. Those are the guys that make bank.
My dad wanted me to be a mechanic. I can do it. I just never liked it enough. I would t wanna do it and I don't think it pays great. If I had to pick a trade other than Software it would be Electrical
maybe it's a silver bullet?
I know a mechanic in Kansas City who is well compensated as an employee. He is in high demand. If he quit his current shop, 5 other shops would offer him a job.
In my friend's case he is a very good and experienced mechanic. A handful of his clients are used to play for KC Chiefs
being skilled in many areas
Scott Adams called this talent stacking:
from Lumo...
Scott Adams’ talent stack consists of:
Creative cornerstones: top‑25 % drawing + top‑25 % writing with humor.
Commercializing skills: business acumen, strong work ethic, and risk tolerance.
He emphasizes that the stack combines solid, complementary abilities rather than elite mastery in any single area.
Adam's books are great. Underated. Skill stacking is something I have practiced for most of my career and I have taught all of the young men in my circle of influence.
Working smarter and harder pays off eventually. There is a toxic doomer mentality we should be fighting. I see it in many young men. It's a lie. It's an easy excuse. There are still so many opportunities and good people. You just don't find them with a negative loser attitude.
Never say, I can't. Say how can I?
WSJ has really gone down hill like the Economist
I think that's what I'm trying to figure out. The narrative is that people aren't going into skilled trades because it's neglected and looked down upon. That's how I think/thought too, but from reading this article it also seems possible that the skilled trades are not actually a very attractive career to go into.