The bottom line is that the younger generation has no work ethic. There is no pride in their work. There is no satisfaction in working hard and getting paid, and earning money. The value of a dollar has been lost.
I am 31 years old. I have been working in the construction trades since I’ve been 15. I went trade school for Carpentry right out of high school. My school counselor told me that given my GPA was over 3.5 I should attend a 4 year school. She told me that I would have the rest of my life to be a carpenter. What a bunch BS!! I was raised in a family that worked hard and I was taught early on in life what it meant to have pride in your work and the value of a dollar. I’m currently a commercial carpenter. I love my job.I love the variety of work. I enjoy seeing the seasons change. I enjoy building things that will last many generations. I come home everyday knowing I contributed back to America and did my part to help Make America Great Again!!! As far as the physical nature of the job. It is physical at times, but new technology has helped that aspect out. I would rather come home sore anyday knowing I accomplished something that day rather than sitting in front of a computer not getting anything done eating donuts getting fat. I’m also a volunteer firefighter. I have been a member of the fire service for 9 years. Most recently serving as a Captain. You think its tough getting the young guys to work in the trades. Try getting them to volunteer for a rural fire service that responds to a 100 calls a year and has meetings and drills every other Monday! Lets clean up Washington. Shut the spicket off to programs and encourage youth to work in the trades. They will be rewarded with a nice living.
June 24, 2016 at 9:26 pm
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