Or it is a reference to everyone apparently needing to go to college etc, and there being a nationwide shortage of people entering into trades, mechanics, fabri

Or it is a reference to everyone apparently needing to go to college etc, and there being a nationwide shortage of people entering into trades, mechanics, fabrication, machining, etc. All the “bad” jobs you should stay in school to avoid. Turns out we live in a built environment, not everyone can sit in a cube.