Younger generation

To play devils' advocate here, I agree with him on the money situation being stupid. Imagine you are just about to enter the real world. You look to earn $50K a year or less. Probably much less to start out. You have all this "stuff" to buy like a vehicle which costs an outrageous amount, and shelter which will eat up all your money. Owning a home of your own sounds like a pipe dream as what he makes along with what he can save verses the sheer cost of a run down fixer upper looks to be unattainable. He sees the world through a very narrow window of time and doesn't understand building your life over a lifetime or the up and down cycle of most markets. He is looking at what you have and doesn't see any way of getting there.  

 
Cookie said:
If your kids are learning these values from these people above, you have failed as a parent.  My 3 kids were all raised in Ca, public schools and all have college degrees, and none of them think they deserve more than what they earn.  Values and ideas are taught at home................I do agree the above are all idiots and have no vision on what the future should be.
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EXACTLY! Steel Toed Boots. Our Industry is craving for the Youth to jump on board. No one wants to work. Peace

 
ChEFF said:
EXACTLY! Steel Toed Boots. Our Industry is craving for the Youth to jump on board. No one wants to work. Peace
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I've worn steel toed boots to work for nearly 30 years.  Recently got "down graded" to business casual...

 
Kraut_n_Rice said:
I've worn steel toed boots to work for nearly 30 years.  Recently got "down graded" to business casual...
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34 years here. My Red Wings are the most comfy shoe in the closet. I could go to Business casual if I wanted too. My fellow employees might look at me funny. Peace 

 
Kraut_n_Rice said:
I've worn steel toed boots to work for nearly 30 years.  Recently got "down graded" to business casual...
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ChEFF said:
34 years here. My Red Wings are the most comfy shoe in the closet. I could go to Business casual if I wanted too. My fellow employees might look at me funny. Peace 
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These got me thinking how long? I’ve been wearing them for 45 years.  When does that white privileged kick in?

 
Fireballsocal said:
To play devils' advocate here, I agree with him on the money situation being stupid. Imagine you are just about to enter the real world. You look to earn $50K a year or less. Probably much less to start out. You have all this "stuff" to buy like a vehicle which costs an outrageous amount, and shelter which will eat up all your money. Owning a home of your own sounds like a pipe dream as what he makes along with what he can save verses the sheer cost of a run down fixer upper looks to be unattainable. He sees the world through a very narrow window of time and doesn't understand building your life over a lifetime or the up and down cycle of most markets. He is looking at what you have and doesn't see any way of getting there.  
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I remember thinking the same thing when I was in my early 20s. No one back then said chit about being owed anything, so you bide your time, get good at something, and make your place. 

These days, at least you can earn pretty damned good money in a trade pretty quickly (quicker than anything not Engineering/Medical/Real degree) compared to the 90s…

 
It almost makes things easier for the younger crowd who wants to succeed...If you're in your 20's and want to open up a construction / mechanical / plumbing etc. type of business, there's a high likelihood you'll be successful given the competition that's out there. 

In other words - there's an upside for some given all the pussies out in the workforce. 

 
Rockwood said:
I remember thinking the same thing when I was in my early 20s. No one back then said chit about being owed anything, so you bide your time, get good at something, and make your place. 

These days, at least you can earn pretty damned good money in a trade pretty quickly (quicker than anything not Engineering/Medical/Real degree) compared to the 90s…
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I've got to Hire starting @ $22.00hr. NO EXPERIENCE. Really? Peace

 
The wisest thing I was ever told was by my Step-Dad, he told me once you realize life is like an Indians left breast things will be much easier on you.

Life isn't fare and it's not right

 
wesinls said:
It almost makes things easier for the younger crowd who wants to succeed...If you're in your 20's and want to open up a construction / mechanical / plumbing etc. type of business, there's a high likelihood you'll be successful given the competition that's out there. 

In other words - there's an upside for some given all the pussies out in the workforce. 
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It seems there is absolutely no work ethic in the younger generation!! 

 
dbart said:
It seems there is absolutely no work ethic in the younger generation!! 
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As a man in his mid 40s in engineering/management… I’m not exactly upset by this. @Bobalos is probably seeing similar. Previous generations would get pushed out as they got older. These days, I prefer older engineers since there’s a lot less bullshit. 

MWB said:
The wisest thing I was ever told was by my Step-Dad, he told me once you realize life is like an Indians left breast things will be much easier on you.

Life isn't fare and it's not right
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I got “life’s a bitch, then you die”

Man of few words, my father is. :biggrin:

 
wesinls said:
It almost makes things easier for the younger crowd who wants to succeed...If you're in your 20's and want to open up a construction / mechanical / plumbing etc. type of business, there's a high likelihood you'll be successful given the competition that's out there. 

In other words - there's an upside for some given all the pussies out in the workforce. 
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Not sure I'd go that far, at least not in CA. , Being in business for 33 years as a C36 contractor and retired. But still a great avenue for mechanicaly inclined individuals willing to put in the hard work and rasing you'll get as a gopher for a while. Getting paid to learn !.

 
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