"BroJack" wrote in message
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and so we have a scarcity of skilled blue collar people. In this
area, you can wait up to 6 months for stump grinding, asphalt paving,
spot welding, masonry repair, painting, etc. More often than not,
messages requesting estimates are ignored. You gotta damn near beg
people to work for you.

I know a few plumbers, electricians, etc. The good ones make a good living
and have no lack of work. I know plenty of white collar workers that are
laid off. If you want to learn a trade, you have a living for life.
Ed