Gen Z is increasingly turning to trade schools in hopes of future-proofing their careers against A.I. But getting their parents and peers on board can be a challenge. (www.nytimes.com)

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[-] Blurntout@lemmy.ca 5 points 3 days ago

Pictured is a hvac / refrigeration mechanic it’s not a bad gig speaking from 10 years personal experience.

What isn’t obvious when choosing a skilled trade is you’re still trading your time for a wage unless you go out on your own and leverage your skills to offer your own services and then you actually have to wear 5 hats lol but if the stress doesn’t kill you it’s a good life 😅

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