There Are Two Kinds Of Blue Collar Workers

There Are Two Kinds Of Blue Collar Workers


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[awgdog]

So true, you'll see that in white collar, blue , and no collar.

[BSCTrainerRob]

I was working on a doctor's home yesterday right on a golf course. The mowing guys who do the course as well as all the homes rode right up to me and nodded. Mutual respect for working for a living.

[dawildcatz]

As an HVAC tech I think you hit the nail on the head. Could not be more accurate.

[macman]

As an Automotive Technician. I take great pride in fixing customer cares.

[didothecat]

There are so many tradesman that have as much knowledge as a doctor or lawyer, just in a different field. Some really amazing blue collar guys out there for sure.

[farley]

Proud and skilled tool and diemaker for 25 plus years, always viewed it as a profession not just a job. Thanks for appreciating the skill in the “trades”.

[TreR-rs]

That's true, my uncle started out framing houses in his 20s, he didn't stop there he then when to school to be a master plumber, he just kept growing adding skills to his belt then started his own business before he turned 30 fast forward to today almost 30 years later, hard work but the dr / lawyer calls him to build there homes /ask advice. Hes always locked in work mode, but thats how he built a business thats made millions of dollars, you would not know by looking at him, he just a normal dude

[PapaThiccc]

Doesn't matter how much pride you take in your work if you can't trust your boss. That was the problem I kept running into. Now I work at Costco and get treated a million times better

[Therealholdencaulfield]

Me and my dad both only ever worked regular jobs. He retreaded aircraft tires, and I’ve always been a warehouse guy. It feels like society is trying to get rid of people like us, and if it ever does, I won’t want to be here anymore anyway. Working class people are some of the best people I’ve ever met. Humble homebodies who don’t have the best of everything, but make the best of everything they have. I’ll never have the desire to be anything else. This used to be our country.

[BrendaBodwin]

I do road construction. 37 years now. I could have retired years ago, I don't need the money, because of real estate investments. I stay because I love what I do, and the satisfaction of being able to see the difference in the project from start to finish. Feeling, and knowing your productive is important for mental health.

[jaredjensen]

I've never heard it articulated so well. Dave is keeping it 💯

[michaeljorgensen]

Very much agree, I started out as a floor and tile guy, I take my work very seriously and sometimes am overly mean to myself to achieve perfection. Now I’m a commercial/ multifamily res plumber apprentice and I love my trade and consider it something to be proud of. I can make good money without having to go into student debt and I can prove to myself that I’m worth a shit.

[Errb_Sulaky]

You’d be surprised, most wouldn’t be, with how much that sentiment is influenced by compensation. You pay an employee good money, enough that they aren’t worried about bills, emergencies, housing and basic necessities, they develop pride because they feel valued and are showed they are. People left the trades because we made them second class citizens by the apathy shown to them over the past 30 years. Bolster unions and support freshmen tradesmen and see what happens to worker sentiment.

[Marzipan]

I’d rather pay twice, or three times, the price for someone who takes pride in their work, rather than someone who feels like they should squeeze every penny out of me for mediocre work.

[jonathanhendrix]

Never underestimate how people will take advantage of you. I’ve never had a boss that wasn’t a back stabbing smile. Morals have left the workplace.

[bettinakatsaros]

Proud chef for over 30 years and I come from three generations of the same. I wouldn't have it any other way. I love my trade I love cooking for people. I love coming home hot sweaty and tired knowing I put in the best days work possible

[mamma]

I once heard a young fellow say that he was just a carpenter. I told him to never use the word “just” to describe himself in any capacity. He was very good at his craft and his skills were very valuable. If you don’t respect your own value, don’t expect others to either 🤷‍♀️

[JohnPapandrea]

That’s my husband, a wonderful HVAC guy who worked his butt off. He had a ton of side work from word of mouth on how he does the job. He put in my central air !!! That’s how we met 22 yrs ago.

[jeremiemcknight]

Too true! I see it everyday. Gratitude has to be your mindset in all ways.

[mikethemechanic]

Diesel mechanic of 23 years. Dropped out of college to do what I really wanted to do. I am clean cut and very meticulous with my work. I live in the burbs. I am the only blue collar guy here. 15 years ago. I was looked down at. The last 5 years. White collar people tell me how expensive it is for auto repair and they wished they could save money and do it themselves. Now white collar parents tell me they wished their kids worked Blue collar…