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YunLihai OP t1_jefk6t9 wrote

Reply to comment by GenoHuman in Today I became a construction worker by YunLihai

That's because construction work or blue collar jobs aren't treated with respect. Lawyers, Engineers, Scientists are respected and their jobs carry social status. The jobs of blue collar people are looked down upon. If it wasn't for construction workers there would be no schools, buildings, airports, cities etc. They are the people who built modern civilization.

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WarmSignificance1 t1_jeflzrc wrote

No, it’s because manual labor fucking sucks. It’s honest and necessary work but it’s not easy work. There is a reason why blue collar folks push their children into higher education. Sitting at a desk is so much easier than using your body to make a living.

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Professional-Comb965 t1_jefvnvp wrote

I have a degree but I prefer hard manual work, it's more meaningfull to build things for society tbh

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deadlands_goon t1_jegb7e4 wrote

yea lol i did framing and was a painter for years. It’s good honest work but it takes a toll on your body. My back hurts more than it should for someone my age. Good work tho

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