Statement was that when I was growing up we dreamed about what we could build, today kids dream about what they can consume and purchase.
I turn 58 this year, and for me this statement rings true. I grew up fixing my bike, trying to improve it. Then I started helping my brother repair and build 1957 Chevy. The skills I learned had me pumping gas and doing oil changes and light repair work the summer before my 8th grade year.
I remodeled literally almost my entire house with the help of my wife about 10 years ago. Took a bid to see what it would cost and was told to move out for 30 days and write a check for $100K. I spent some money on tools and watched how to videos on YouTube.
My wife and I did it for $35K and one year. Still do my own oil changes and light repair work.
We use to have machine or wood working in high school’s and now that is gone, probably because a school got sued because a kid cut a finger off.
You have to be a country that takes raw materials and converts it to a product, we cannot all be service providers to each other. We have to know how to repair and build things.
Went to the OKC CVB annual meeting a few weeks ago and they said we are looking at a shortage of 6 million in skilled laborers and our infrastructure is aging and we have no one to repair it.
Said next time you do a job interview, see if they know how to use a ruler, said you might be shocked. What can you build if you can not use a ruler? We are spending our time in schools teaching kids identity politics instead of teaching them real life skills. We grew up learning life skills and learning problem solving skills at a young age.
The speaker said everyone should learn a trade because you will always be able to find work, anywhere in the world. Then, if you want to be a professional go get that professional degree or get that degree that will educate you but never provide a job and leave you with debt. At least you can always work if you know a trade.
Our society has changed a bunch and not for the better.
I turn 58 this year, and for me this statement rings true. I grew up fixing my bike, trying to improve it. Then I started helping my brother repair and build 1957 Chevy. The skills I learned had me pumping gas and doing oil changes and light repair work the summer before my 8th grade year.
I remodeled literally almost my entire house with the help of my wife about 10 years ago. Took a bid to see what it would cost and was told to move out for 30 days and write a check for $100K. I spent some money on tools and watched how to videos on YouTube.
My wife and I did it for $35K and one year. Still do my own oil changes and light repair work.
We use to have machine or wood working in high school’s and now that is gone, probably because a school got sued because a kid cut a finger off.
You have to be a country that takes raw materials and converts it to a product, we cannot all be service providers to each other. We have to know how to repair and build things.
Went to the OKC CVB annual meeting a few weeks ago and they said we are looking at a shortage of 6 million in skilled laborers and our infrastructure is aging and we have no one to repair it.
Said next time you do a job interview, see if they know how to use a ruler, said you might be shocked. What can you build if you can not use a ruler? We are spending our time in schools teaching kids identity politics instead of teaching them real life skills. We grew up learning life skills and learning problem solving skills at a young age.
The speaker said everyone should learn a trade because you will always be able to find work, anywhere in the world. Then, if you want to be a professional go get that professional degree or get that degree that will educate you but never provide a job and leave you with debt. At least you can always work if you know a trade.
Our society has changed a bunch and not for the better.
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