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Re:I killed my teenager’s fancy college dreams by tptacek on Friday December 27, 2019 @05:10PM (#21895192)
The idea that people shouldn't do demanding physical work, and that everyone should to the best of their ability make sure their own kids don't, doesn't seem to me like a good way to structure a society.

My uncle was an electrician (he's retired now), and so is one of his sons, and they both seem pretty happy with their lives. Happier than a lot of tech workers I know.

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Re:I killed my teenager’s fancy college dreams by bonoboTP on Friday December 27, 2019 @05:36PM (#21895376)
Most individual people don't try to structure society, they try to improve their and their families' lives.

I don't fault anyone for not sacrificing themselves for the greater good of society at large.

And yes, for sure, there can be shitty, stressful and low-paid office jobs and fulfilling, well-paid physical work. If someone finds an example of the latter, I see no reason why they wouldn't recommend it to their kids.

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