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[–] Switorik@lemmy.zip 12 points 1 week ago (2 children)

I grew up and have put my fair share of time in the trades. They do pay well but if you don't get out of the field, you trade your functioning body for money.

The one thing I can't wrap my head around is why everyone wants to work so much overtime. Even unions are rocking 50-60 hour work weeks and then claiming they treat you well. It's looked down upon if you only want to work 40.

[–] IWW4@lemmy.zip 4 points 1 week ago (1 children)

They do pay well but if you don't get out of the field, you trade your functioning body for money.

That is the key, “getting off the tools” aka getting a white collar/office job….

[–] Switorik@lemmy.zip 2 points 1 week ago

I moved up to project manager and started working 55 to 60 hour weeks as the norm and of course it's salary.

[–] Tollana1234567@lemmy.today 0 points 1 week ago

and its also mostly to a specific demographic too, and not the one people want to associate with,hint hint.