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I think part of this is because skilled trades are often more physically taxing than "traditional" college degree desk jobs. I'm inclined towards the skilled t
by jacoblambda 5y ago
I think part of this is because skilled trades are often more physically taxing than "traditional" college degree desk jobs.
I'm inclined towards the skilled trade side of things because I like getting my hands dirty but I understand why people wouldn't want to do a job that has you in a shop or working out in the heat, cold, or rain on a regular basis. Not to mention I imagine the injury and/or casualty rate is much higher for many trades compared to desk jobs.
TLDR: We obviously need both and they are equally good fields but I completely understand the perceived higher valuation for the safer, less physically taxing albeit often more boring and sedimentary jobs.
- HPsquared 5y agoRetail jobs are often physically taxing also - shelf stacking for example.
- glennpratt 5y agoI think society does a poor job communicating the actual lack of safety that comes from sedentary, physically repetitive jobs. I wouldn't qualify for workers compensation for my herniated disc because I don't know when it started or why. But it's probably from sitting in front of a computer. Asking coworkers over 35, they almost all have injuries from computer work. Maintaining weight and strength while a huge chunk of your day is sedentary is a big chore too.
- jacoblambda 5y agoI completely agree. Of course as you say the damage from sedentary jobs is a lot less visible and much harder to pinpoint. I'd argue the public perceives sedentary jobs as much safer because of this even if they may not be in reality.
- olleromam91 5y agoPersonally I'd rather have a sedimentary job than an igneous or metamorphic one...
- jacoblambda 5y agolol. I realised I made that typo right after the time to edit elapsed.