Arch
My nephew is a smart lad who did not like high school. When he graduated
(just) he decided to try a welding course. Not only did he find a hidden
talent but he also started to enjoy the academic subjects at the same time.
Having finished his first year he was been hired by a company at $26.00 an
hour plus all the over time he wants. Their stipulations are he has to
complete the second year of the course, which they will pay for, and then
committ to a 2 year further term with them, at a raise. When he finishes the
course he is getting married and then the company is moving him and his
bride to Alberta to work. Sounds like high regard to me. Why do degrees
sound so much better to folks who should know better?

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God bless and safe turning
Darrell Feltmate
Truro, NS Canada
www.aroundthewoods.com
"Arch" wrote in message
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Hi Darrel, A good post and a worthy addition to your fine web site. I
noticed you wrote 'trades' instead of 'crafts'. I've never heard a
competent carpenter or plumber or any other tradesman refer to himself
as a craftsman. As with the arts and professions, some tradesmen assume
the mantle of 'Master Craftsman' for status or to advance their
business. The ultimate was one of my professors who on being asked why
he wasn't 'board certified' answered "who could test me?" Anyway,
tradesmen are much in demand here and the good ones are treated with a
respect that approaches deference.

Probably most schools could afford to budget for shop space, tools and
teachers, but not to budget for out of control liability risks.


Turn to Safety, Arch
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