Re:Education and Men without Work
by spaced-out on Monday January 13, 2020 @07:17PM
(#22040341)
I don't think plumbers, lineman, etc... are universally looked down on by society. Yes there are some people/communities who do, but there are also people who look down on those who have office jobs, or who do creative work (artists, actors, writers).
[ Parent
| on HN ]
True, but the trades typically aren’t pushed as a viable option like “higher status” paths. For decades now, I think the system has pushed the “need” to go to college, regardless of after effects (debt, job prospects etc)
Re:Education and Men without Work
by spaced-out on Tuesday January 14, 2020 @01:58AM
(#22042487)
It depends on what the community you're from defines as "high status". In some parts of the US, a tradesman who owns their own small business is far more respected than, say, a lawyer or a software engineer.