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JBaLLEN66 posted...

Yeah, but I know corporate managers that make less than that and have to have a degree, sometimes even a graduate degree

Keep in mind a tradesperson has to go through three or four years (periods) of schooling, depending on trade and area. In those periods of schooling (I believe they are 8 week long periods on average) they are learning specifically about their trade. Oftentimes in graduate degrees, a student has to take multiple electives that aren't directly related to what they are hoping to learn but can encompass a 'well-rounded' education.

Further, a tradesperson spends multiple years as apprentices gaining increased responsibilities as they go through the years. At any point, these apprentices have a possibility of losing their apprenticeship if they are shown to not take it seriously or if they are not demonstrating improved abilities.

Once an apprentice becomes a journeyman, does not mean they stop learning or improving, nor that they are necessarily competent. It's a lifelong learning process, and often are required to take additional training through the years.

I also don't understand why you're trying to equate a degree with earning ability. It's supply and demand. Good tradesman are desired at a minimum, and the best ones can make a company tons of money.

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