> There's millions of jobs that could be filled, but no one wants to do them because it isn't "prestigious" or some such. We need lots more electricians, welder

> There's millions of jobs that could be filled, but no one wants to do them because it isn't "prestigious" or some such. We need lots more electricians, welders, carpenters, etc., but good luck convincing people to go get the training to do those jobs - some of which are extremely high paid. Underwater welders can make up to $200,000 a year. I don't think it's about prestige for the most part. It's just that those as HARD jobs: you exert your body way beyond what is comfortable, work in uncomfortable, hazardous and unhealthy environments (heat, cold, rain, smells, noise, dust), have to be constantly careful or otherwise you can kill/injure yourself or others and, after a decade or two, can easily end up with an injury or just worn out body (joints, back etc.) which prohibits you from continuing to work. $200k is worth it, but $60k, which is most people will be making, is probably not.