Originally Posted by Robbie

Saw a guy on the news late last night saying that there are 3 million TRADE jobs available in the U.S. right now. But people aren't qualified to take them.

He said that Caterpillar is practically begging for qualified heavy engine mechanics right now. Pay STARTS in the $40,000 + range. After 2 years you can be making $120,000 a year.

But there aren't enough trained people who went to a vocational "tech" school as opposed to a university to fill those positions.

And the irony is that vo-tech schools are really cheap and easy to get in.

He also pointed out that people who learn "trades" can't be "outsourced". You can't outsource that mechanic to China. You can't outsource a plumber that comes to your home to fix a leak (and if you've hired one lately then you KNOW they make great money).

If people don't want to work an entry level fast food job that is designed for high school kids...there are options to become a SKILLED laborer and learn a trade and make a great living.

Also...everyone over 18 should start voting and get rid of all these lifetime politicians who are magically rich while the country goes to hell and nobody can find a good job...and even if they do they get taxed almost half of everything they make (sales, local, state, fed)