Yes. 20 years ago if you had a car & could show up for work on time, and had a decent work ethic you were more or less guaranteed a job of some kind that could

Yes. 20 years ago if you had a car & could show up for work on time, and had a decent work ethic you were more or less guaranteed a job of some kind that could be converted into a career. The trades, manufacturing, agriculture, and even programming jobs were available without a degree provided you could prove your competence in an interview.