This article talks a bit about the difficulties that come with making the transition (and the transition can be hard) but doesn't address the benefits. Working

This article talks a bit about the difficulties that come with making the transition (and the transition can be hard) but doesn't address the benefits. Working in blue collar positions can give one a unique perspective in WC positions: knowledge of how hard work can be, a production driven mindset, a work hard play hard approach, limited tolerance for doddling and other B.S. and so on. This can be incredibly useful differentiation in the WC workplace.