In my area trades are doing well. A guy could start out as a plumbers assistant and within 4 years be making 65K. After 6 years they are making 80K plus on commercial jobs.

Other similar trades like electricians offer similar opportunities.

A guy could join the union and get training and jobs. One person on this forum complained that his wife (a union heavy equipment operator) was making well over 100K while he (a pilot) was having difficulty reaching 30K.

I have a friend who took a 6 week heating and ventilation crash course 8 years ago and now owns a business that has been valued at over 3 million.

Everyone must take stock of their assets and abilities to search for a new profession. In the future blue collar will be worth more than many college trained positions.

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