Oh, I know- I was just saying, there's a lot of young people, myself included, who just aren't cut out for it. I try to do repairs on my car and it's like the gates of Hell have opened with all the curses that I sling. Just not a real fit for me.
But there are absolutely a group of people who aren't quite cut out for the college route and are too skilled to be working at McDonald's and all they need to do is simply look for that vocational program. For example, my girlfriend's brother really isn't cut out for college, but can do anything you'd want on a car without any formal training or schooling. He works in an auto-parts store right now, but my girlfriend and myself just aren't sure if he'll simply go to school for the year or two he needs to get the mechanic license. It's sad because he has the skill and ability, but he might just not take the next step.
I also want to add that as a society, we should not knock jobs that are blue collar because 1. It's an honest living that pays bills and 2. Someone has to do it.
Sure, being a plumber may not be a glorious and amazing job, but if no one wanted to be a plumber, who fixes your damn sink when it breaks. I saw a quote that said, "Don't criticize and simultaneously expect service." You cannot put down jobs like construction, plumbing, mechanics, etc. when they are so vital to our every day lives.
