> Skilled trades pay better than most bachelor's degree track jobs To me this is just a sign that the market is working correctly. The world needs more forklif

> Skilled trades pay better than most bachelor's degree track jobs To me this is just a sign that the market is working correctly. The world needs more forklift drivers, plumbers, electricians, and mechanics than it needs teachers. The idea that teachers deserve to be paid more is elitist, IMHO. The problem is that our culture incorrectly assumes college degrees are the only way to “learn” productive and valuable skills.