White Collar is OUT, Blue Collar is IN...PROOF! | Buddy Brown

[@jacobmccarthy605]

when I first met my wife, my father in law looked down on me. I was working for an AC company and he wanted his little princess to marry a doctor or lawyer. Fast forward 22 years and I own 2 AC companies and I'm making more than any doctor I know. Stay in the fight kids, listen to Buddy on this one because it's life changing if you just pay attention.

[@electricspark5271]

👏👏👏👏

[@BuddyBrownMusic]

Love hearing those stories brother! Pay attention youngins! we're cheering for you!

[@nomore8042]

Similar story, I was an Electrical Contractor and my 1st 2 Ex Wives always complained about not having enough money. I retired at 60 with my Wife and we have plenty !!!

[@yamama7265]

Doctors and lawyers went to school they might make good money but I don't consider them good workers construction electrician any buddy that has to work outside they work hard

[@chuckvictor1803]

Buddy, I can relate to what you're saying, I went to the North American School of Firearms in Scranton Pennsylvania and I got my gun shop and got really busy doing gun repair and even made a few gun sales as well.

[@Horner181]

I’m a contractor and there’s just too many lazy people out here today,we need some hard workers ready to get it done.

[@cbagot]

I teach art in NYC metro area and the amount of kids who ask “is this good enough “ is mind boggling. I did just have a senior helper for a month that was amazing, but she was one in a million.

[@jamesnunn8266]

Man I work in a body shop been through 4 wash boys in 3 years. The one we have now calls every morning if he has to come in

[@edb3877]

@@jamesnunn8266 Sounds like a 1st class "I don't want to be here" type. People like that have NO idea just how poorly that attitude reflects on their value as employees. Anyone who works at a job of any kind and goes beyond the job requirements will be seen as a keeper. This is critical because hard times will come at some point in their lives and they will be retained by their employer if that is at all possible. If not, then they likely will get a strong recommendation from them and should be able to find a good job a lot more easily than if they didn't get that recommendation.

[@Charlie-h7x]

Bubble wrapped generation

[@mattalery8601]

I agree problem is alot of the companies dint pay the good hard workers what there worth so then they turn lazy not saying you or all companies but alot do that, I'm a pipe welder and I've lived it.

[@TimPenny-k4h]

There’s a kid in my church who is an experienced welder and owns a successful blacksmithing business before graduating from high school he is making $90,000 a year at 17 after taxes

[@HellcatMad]

Daymn

[@TimPenny-k4h]

@@HellcatMad that is what I said when I asked his father how the blacksmithing was going for him

[@leefoulds2569]

He should be making more. Get rid of taxes, and let the free market be free!!!

[@JStrong-ps4pu]

And he should not be paying taxes. NONE of us should......

[@johncoaleii1423]

Yup yup I'm a six figure master fabricator. I'm in a specialty area exotic alloys. I do it all measuring, cutting, bending, machining, welding, grinding. Majority of my career was under Advanced Naval Warfare on various Lockheed, Northrop, Raytheon and NASA. I've also done some work In science dealing with one of the CERN updates. I now own a farm and work when I wanna work.

[@guildmaster2314]

Spent 4 years in college for a degree in Network Administration. Hated how insufferable corporate people are and really was miserable. Left the field entirely and now work in the oil fields making way more money, and I am about to become an electrician soon. No regret. Life is so much better in the trades.

[@lyngruen8607]

Trades ACTUALLY HELP BENEFIT PEOPLE!! Thank you!! 😂

[@Husky1run]

I started at JCPENNEY working in auto center, I been a mechanic for 47 years and made a good living 😊

[@ARLimon74]

My Dad was a Vietnam Vet and an automatic!

[@gigigennaro3303]

An automatic what?😅​@@ARLimon74

[@XboxSpecialist]

All of our dads are automatics haha

[@savedstacey7249]

If it wasn't for blue collar, there wouldn't be white collar! Blue collar is what EVERYONE did in the beginning! My husband is an electrician/carpenter. I'd much rather have a man with dirty hands versus a flat butt any day!! THANK YOU LORD for men who work with their hands🙏🙏

[@N.C.SSN-777]

The first two sentences carry a massive amount of weight & 112% true ! 👍🍺🍺❤️🇺🇸❤️

[@LatimusChadimus]

See through the men with soft weak hips right under the bus

[@loribaker3654]

Amen to men who work with their hands!!

[@CharlesImlay]

When Jesse James robbed the passengers on the trains, he always checked their hands. If the hands were calloused they were not robbed, but if the hands didn't show where they worked with manual labor and were soft and manicured, he robbed them of everything they had.

[@atticusseverus]

Thank you Ms. from a mid age electrician.

[@ronniehooperjr1]

I’m a truck driver. I may not have loads of money. I do however have work ethics, values, respect, responsibility, GOD AS MY PILOT, food in my mouth and clothes on my back and my family responsibilities met. That’s enough for me. I never was one for that 9-5 life. I was raised in the hay fields, gardens, pro-life, pro 2A, working on my own machines, fish, hunt. The survival skills needed. Those white collars can keep their classification. I don’t want or need it. Ain’t nothing soap and water can’t take care of.

[@Annie-td9zz]

God as your pilot! The only way to live! Let him guide you everyday ! Yes & amen

[@balsachopper7]

Spent 11 yrs driving trucks. Last company, l spent little over 8 yrs with until the white collars put the company out of business. My direct bosses spoiled me so when the company shut down, l looked for different work. Got a white collar job for about 6 months. Best day was when they told me l needed to find another job. Went to work in a shipyard. After being there for a while l was asked if l would consider a white hat (supervisory). Told them l would not consider it. Retired after 20 yrs there, leaving on good terms with all the white hats l had worked under and others.

[@boomer3150]

@@Annie-td9zz Amen. The first priority.

[@Worldofourown2024]

You sound like a real American. I made the mistake of getting a degree and working in corporate and big city nonsense. I yearn to return back to the small Missouri town away from the global world of hate and greed, but haven't the car and money to return to human nature. It's a mad dash to the end of the world out there in the metro areas.

[@christownsend7602]

Without the trades, everything stops working. Trades build everything we use in living our lives. I was a millwright for 40 years and now retired, living comfortably with my wife of 54 years with no debt. We have everything we need and can do anything we want. I was looked down on by a lot of people because I got my hands dirty to make a living, but I don't care what they think because I am completely comfortable with who I am.

[@marilynm5024]

My dad worked in a steel mill. He can fix just about anything. He's got more common sense and more intelligence than college graduates.

[@Derekmartin20]

Amen! On that.

[@cateenyeart6874]

Common sense isn't so common any more.😒

[@JDXY7]

We need president like him-no entire government!

[@DoubleG7793]

​@@cateenyeart6874it's as common as people are sensible lol

[@Sabbathissaturday]

I just lost my job of 18 years. I have an interview for $15 an hour later today. I’m middle aged and starting all over. Life is a struggle these days.

[@SarahCobbs]

Praying for you!

[@travisschwengel6999]

Praying for you

[@jeffconley819]

Stay positive 👍👍

[@vonhalberstadt3590]

Hang in there. Some HVAC and other similar trades have paid training programs. Ask around. God bless. Orémus Y'all.

[@jeffconley819]

I lost my job after I got injured…..I was 60. That was a shock after I had almost 40 years with the company. So lucky that my wife has a job so things kinda worked out sorta .

[@DavisWilson1387]

Thank you Buddy, I'm sending this to my little brother who's 17 and on the fence about 4 year worthless college or the Trades. Appreciate you looking out for the next generation this is 100% solid truth right here!

[@ARLimon74]

I hope he picks the trades!

[@MaryBrownForFreedom]

Guys in the trades are turning off power for people with 4 year degrees because they are unemployed and haven't paid the bill in 90 days... and making a 6 figure income while doing it! Go flip that burger with your BA degree!

[@Annie-td9zz]

Oh please don’t go to the university! I just escaped a worthless career teaching at them! finally left and what an epiphany to see & be around REAL people working REAL jobs making REAL money. The « prestige » is not worth it. The stress of papers, exams , studying is not worth it. The drunken frat parties are not worth it. Enjoy life without the endoctrination. Enjoy the REAL life please!!

[@vickiePH]

My friend, there was a high school young man, and down here in Alabama, our high schools have vocational schools. That young man and his mother were homeless, he kept his grades up, took vocation classes at school to become an electrician….. He is now a homeowner!!!! We all have masonry, car mechanics, electrical, carpentry classes for our children. We are the poorest county but we make sure our kids get an education that they can thrive in. God bless you and love your vids! ❤

[@ekg063c]

So proud of my 22 year old son. He decided to go into welding. 4 years later he's a foreman with a company truck and making more than double what I make. And no student loan debt

[@rickysand1900]

That’s a great success story!

[@dianesharp339]

hubbie was a welder for 40 years teaches now 2 days a week great trade good man!

[@katg.2628]

Great message. Firm believer in the Trades. I trust my electrician more than I trust the doctor! GOD Bless Buddy!

[@juliejones974]

Sad but true.

[@Annie-td9zz]

Oh geez don’t get me started on world of Harmaceuticals

[@JohnAmidon-c6r]

Been blue collar all my life, and I prefer it that way. Let me work with my hands!

[@mommabear5505]

My son graduated high school in 2023 and has a friend that goes Williamson College of Trade. I think you are right Buddy! God bless you.🙏. Trump 2024!🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸

[@jasondavis2854]

I went to Nashville auto diesel college back in 98,great school,learned a skill in a years time,came back home and been working for the cat dealer down here in Louisiana for 25 years,make great money and never had debt.The company payed my student loans.Hard days,long days sometimes but wouldn’t trade it for the world

[@derail6996]

I work for a CAT dealer in Florida and making bank! Averaging 55 to 60 hours a week!

[@drmiles7546]

I am telling ever person that I come across whether in Canada or the US or in Europe ...protect our farmers , ranchers and the moms and pops shops ... because they are the blood of our countries

[@MichaelSisley-fw3xr]

Most of my extended family works in trades. My brother is a general contractor. His biggest problem is finding good, quality help. He hires and fires a LOT. He called me to rejoice he hired a kid who had worked at a cabinet fabrication place. Not a lot of skills but a natural fast learner that wants to be a finish carpenter. (these are the guys that do the fine detailed carpentry to finish off a house after it is framed and sheet rocked). My brother is excited because he wants to learn AND earn. He is a smart kid. I think he will do just fine. Stay frosty folks.

[@lorenaakins4481]

back in the 1950's, high schools had classes for trades as well as regular classes in Wisconsin, .

[@dreamweaver662]

Had the same thing in the 70’s in southern West Virginia….need to go back to reading,writing,math and trades in our schools…

[@rsbilliter1006]

I retired (2017) working in a mid-atlantic state, and moved back West. Many, many, high-schools in the Midwest & Western states offer Vo-Tech (Vocational Trade school). I talked to a Graduating Senior, 5 years ago. Inquired of his intentions after school, he said he was in Vo-Tech welding school, making $19 an hour now on weekends and school day vacations, he starts full-time w/ benifits with the company, 2 weeks after graduation making $25 per hour.

[@Pres44]

I am happy to report in my high school, we still have a woodshop class that I love being in.

[@collinclark3590]

Dropped out of college, became a plumber, now a master plumber at 29 and I own a plumbing contracting company!

[@yarddog11]

I have a masters in business and have been in law enforcement, fire, and a teacher. My son, at 23, works logging and heavy equipment. I raised him to be outside and do things with his hands. He always had the option for college, but chose very honorable trades. I am very proud of him and he will always be successful, hopefully owning his own company some day! My point is, I am successful and did NOT force my son into college.

[@JohnMcClain-p9t]

I've been supporting Hillsdale for close to thirty years, I enlisted in the Marines rather than go to college, spent twenty years in service, got some five years of college in the last decade of it, paid for in cash. I built a machine and welding shop, ran it for twenty, I'm now retired. I met a kid fixing our a/c almost twenty years ago, sold him five acres of wooded land, while he's been running his own HVAC business. He cleared the land, pulled all the stumps, ran power, water built a septic system, and moved his mobile home, wife and four kids on it, and is getting ready to pour a foundation and build a house. He's Mexican, didn't finish high school, has his eldest son working in the business and they are all doing fine. Nothing but hard work and dedication made this happen. Semper Fi, John McClain, GySgt, USMC ret.

[@kendramarkworth6855]

My husband started out helping a family friend build homes at 14 for a little spending money and to kill the boredom of moving to my hometown. My dad said he would never make enough to provide for me and our children. 25 years later, we are happily married, 3 kids, I'm a SAHM, and he is VP of operations at a general contractor making more money than people who went to a college and got a degree. Our nephew just graduated and is going into an electrician trade program and our eldest's boyfriend is going into civil engineering and we couldn't be prouder seeing young men like them.

[@ragtop326]

Trade schools teach usable skills. Focus on the specific aspect of what you need to learn. My Dad was a fire chief, but he had worked a few other jobs. He could fix anything that broke and rebuild motors, which saved us a lot of money over the years. Basic skills that get you through life and earn you a good living. 👍🏼 🇺🇸

[@mhibuy]

Buddy, my Grandson went to a trade school for the last 4 years of high school learning culinary. He is now 21 and working as a Chef in a very expensive restaurant. No debt for school. I am so proud of him ❤️

[@Proudgrammie]

When i was younger, hairstylist, my mother said i needed to find a lawyer, doctor to have a good life...i said mom, i cut the hair of those guys, they dont even talk while im cutting their hair! Im with a mechanic of big rigs...he talks..he jokes...best thing that ever happened to me!

[@diehard8061]

A Real Man! We'll done lady. Bless you n yours!

[@Proudgrammie]

@diehard8061 you betcha! Thank you diehard8061 🥰

[@Proudgrammie]

@@diehard8061 bless you and yours as well!

[@Proudgrammie]

@@diehard8061 😉

[@lacyprettyman4010]

My mama graduated from College of the Ozarks❤ It's an AWESOME program!

[@arlenekrause7115]

We recently had a young man buy the house next door to us (we live in a rural area). This is his first house. He’s 21 and is a plumber!

[@pamelacaron54]

Hi from PA my husband is an electrician did a trade school in DE people in the trades work so hard every day no matter what the weather and definitely makes enough to support us! They are always hiring

[@Proudgrammie]

Same with my hubby..mechanic of big rigs, awesome hardworking man with a great life!

[@barbaracook9513]

My oldest is an electrician, my youngest is a diesel mechanic!!!!! I’m damn proud of my boys, and my youngest son’s girlfriend is a welder

[@scherieallen2798]

Walmart needs to put up a sign , No Pajamas or but cracks showing in order to shop here.

[@robertflint9422]

At 61 years of age, I have gone to truck driving school. My BA didn't do crap for me in life.

[@Truth10120]

I'm a plumber here in good ole Mississippi and these new generations couldn't handle this work

[@spitfirered]

Good News, Bring Back America With Skilled Workers 👍👍💯💯❤❤👏👏✔✔

[@donsailing1356]

Graduated high school in ‘67. A “car lover”, I followed my heart… my passion…and I’ve had lifelong career in body and paint work… collision repair…restorations. I’ve always had a passion for that field of precision work….and, for the lack of a better word, I guess one could say it’s been my “calling”, as I’ve had a natural skill at it since I was a kid. It’s provided a good living for my kids and grandkids. In my opinion, the most important thing a person should have is motivation! Whatever you are interested in, strive to be the best at whatever it is, and give it all you’ve got. The world doesn’t wait for the lazy.

[@wendyrobertson-c6m]

My Dad was a heavy equipment mechanic and made more money than any doctor or lawyer ever thought of. When Dad retired the owner if the company he worked for GAVE Dad a brand spankin new work truck, fully kitted out with EVERY tool he could ever want so that my Dad could start his own equipment repair business if Dad wanted to. He was given full run of the company bone yard for any part he might need, without having to pay for it. Dad was blown away by the card sitting on the dash giving him a prepaid card that had $5,000 on it for what ever tool he might need plus his normal salary for the rest of his life. Dad was so humbled by his retirement package that he nearly cried and that I had never seen before. He didn't cry but he was as close as he had ever come in my whole life. My Dad's work ethic was that you don't quit until the job is finished no matter how hard or long it takes. He started out his mechanical repairing as a go cart mechanic at a mini golf and go cart racing business in his teens and worked his way up to heavy equipment mechanic. His work was very much appreciated by all of his previous bosses over the years because of his work ethic

[@crushlife5243]

The funnest job I ever had was in a machine shop with an old Korean War Vet. War stories for days and he taught me how to grind metal. Miss those days.

[@desertoasiscreations]

At 15 my son wanted to learn construction; he found a man who owned a construction company the man said he would teach my son everything he needed to know about construction I was a single mom at the time, so I told my son to go for it my son is 39 owns a construction company and can literally build a house from the ground up. Mama's if you have children who can learn a trade by being an apprentice or volunteer encourage them to do it.

[@captaincrustyradio]

Lol...tell it Buddy, nobody wearing pajamas at Walmart! 😅😂

[@SarahCobbs]

omg thank you! its so Trashy!

[@lynneschreindl5316]

I've seen people wearing pajamas at walmart

[@tamaracalderon6080]

Blue collar is what made the middle class. My hubby is a Master electrician as well as a Combination Building Inspector. He's 75 and still works. Not because he has too but because he wants too. (He's retired 3 times now and gets bored at home 😂) I haven't had to work since we got married 25 years ago.

[@JohnMcClain-p9t]

Good for you both! I retired a few years ago and still run a machine and welding shop, just to keep busy and I've a couple young folks spend months in my shop learning to weld. I've got my niece doing so right now, with a master's degree but wanting a real job after four years of great disappointment.

[@tamaracalderon6080]

@@JohnMcClain-p9t ❤️

[@rhondasweeney7271]

I am very close to 70 years young. Never went to college. I learned on the job training. I retired when I was 62 with a pension. Love life. Started when I was 17 in the electronics field, different companies till I got where I wanted to be.

[@melvinschrock5069]

I agree. My son dropped out of high school Bec he just wanted to get a job and work. So he did . When he turned 18 he went to CDL class and got his CDLs and is driving truck. Last year he netted 90k after taxes were with held. He just turned 22 a wk ago and is buying his first house. It's out there folks if you're not scared to work for it and you don't need a college degree in order to be successful in life.

[@JessieStewartCedarCityMom]

My son! He starts Welding School and will be in the pipeline in about 4 months!

[@davidcragg2709]

I started in glass work forty years ago I paid 126,000 in taxes this year you just have to apply yourself

[@alanconrad7369]

Back when I went to school we had shop classes for the boys and sewing and such for the girls. We need to reintroduce these to the schools curriculum. It covers basic knowledge that every girl and boy need to have. ... 🇺🇲🇺🇸🇺🇲🇺🇸 ... ✝️ God Bless

[@rodneycarpenter3253]

I was a machinist for more than 40 years. What a great trade it is.

[@jimsteelman7537]

I have an M.S. degree courtesy of Uncle Sam. However, I started learning auto mechanics around age 12. I took general shop, metal shop, vocational school for auto mechanics and 2 years of wood shop from 9th to 12th grade. Then, I went in the Navy and went to diesel mechanics, air conditioning and refrigeration and hydraulics schools (among many). I'm retired now, but never miss an opportunity to talk to youngsters about trades. I talked with a young man a couple of years ago at church and recommended HVAC school to him. He attended and got a job immediately and was provided a company van to drive. He couldn't be happier with his job.

[@Worldofourown2024]

How much does HVAC pay now upon getting the cert? Could an older guy in his 50's take it up as a new trade? Or does it require heavy lifting and fast hard work like a young man does naturally?

[@RightWingPolitics-MAGA]

The best quote 0:18 I don’t understand pajamas in grocery stores. Walmartions

[@JohnMcClain-p9t]

I've been calling such, "pajama boy", see them in wally world any time I find a desperate need to that place.

[@RightWingPolitics-MAGA]

@@JohnMcClain-p9t lol. There is a few nuts that we see in the Wally World we go to. There walmartions

[@InviableTrader]

A firm handshake with a simple yes/no ma’am/sir gets you a long way. I’ve actually gotten more work just from this simple gesture. My Granny raised me to be a southern gentleman and those lesson that were given to me have been some of the best I’ve ever received.

[@edrose8358]

Granny did right by you. It's always inspiring to hear people who appreciate the effort put forth to prepare them to be honorable members of society. Sir, Ma'am, Please, and Thank You whenever the opportunity presents itself. Treat females like a princess or queen. Display respect to EVERYONE. These are principles that I was taught as a child. I teach the young men that want to learn the same things and follow up with the statement "before you know it, you will be a southern gentleman too". God Bless

[@markpaolino4264]

It costs $100 to $150 for a plumber to walk through the front door.

[@michealdoss3647]

My Father and Grandfathers told me to learn as many blue color jobs as there is. Because of this, I have a job that uses all of them. $100,000.00 a year no problem.

[@josephkondrat6478]

I did 37 years in a sweatshop before it closed. Know what. I worked on the floor at an hourly rate, and I was making more than my boss who was on salary. You have to be willing to do the job, and over time you will be better off.

[@d.m.4815]

I went to college for a year and failed out in 1986. Joined the Air Force and was a telephone cable splicer. Got out of the service after 4 years and eventually got a job with the telephone company. Been doing that kind of work for the last 30 years. People look down on folks in the military/from the military. I own 2 homes and have ZERO debt. Jokes on them!!!! The trades are the way to go these days!!

[@crazymom1880]

My husband, his brother, and many of our friends went to Williamson - that great school in Pennsylvania that Buddy just talked about. None of us are standing in the lines, waiting on the government for handouts. Thanks Buddy, you hit the nail on the head! Hard work pays off!

[@jeffclarke4720]

I went to a two year trade school in the 70s and it was the best thing I ever did in my life. Retired with more money than I ever thought possible for someone that didn’t like school but enjoyed hard work

[@robertallen2366]

Our high school (10th-12th) had career campus, two hours a day for up to 3 yrs you could learn trades, truck driving, welding, electrician, HVAC, nursing, electronics, or carpentry!! Guarantee no one regretted taking any of these classes!!

[@RandyJurgens]

We had the same thing here in Denver. I went to class 5 days a week and 3 hours a day and I had some every smart teacher and they took teaching to heart. Thanks to them I made a long life career being an auto and diesel mechanic.😊😊😊

[@slaaneshhedonite7068]

My daughter is about to be a Jr in Hogh School. She is in a program for nursing. By the time she gets out of HS she can go directly to work as a Medical Assistant.

[@roberthumphries6085]

Retired machinist manual &cnc loved every minute. God bless Amen

[@jimmyk6336]

I'm in a somewhat similar boat: Kids bought me a 3D printer last year best gift ever for this retired guy...

[@williamjones3462]

My dad was a tractor mechanic. He always smelled of grease. When I smell grease on someone it brings back memories. 🙂 As a kid I worked farming (dairy and row crop), carpentry, sawmill and became an electrician out of high school. Joined the navy and was in radar maintenance. Left the navy and with the GI bill went to college and medical school. In the emergency department I see people who come from work and apologize for not cleaning up. I tell them we want people to put their dirty clothes and boots on our beds. Farming, industrial and oilfield workers are interesting. I have the opportunity to learn details of how the things most take for granted are actually produced and processed. Without blue collar we would be in a world of hurt. My brothers are construction, nuclear power generation, welders, mechanics, industrial maintenance and linemen. If society collapses, we can take care of our families with those skills

[@reaIdeaIneaI]

I went to a 2 year trade school. Worked at Home Depot to pay my way. Came out with a degree in Computer integrated machining and stayed 1 more semester to get a mechanical engineer degree. No debt, got hired straight out of college working for a small son and pop machine shop. Got experience went on to GE being a lead Mechanical design engineer making more money than my wife’s 4 plus year university degree tagged with 30k in debt.

[@LaLaLucky7777]

I went to trade school for carpentry! Went one week to High school then one week to trade school! My senior year we could go work on a job site and get paid! I worked for the company for 2 years after i graduated! Best thing I ever did ! The Williamson trade school is very good! Class of 1986

[@rocks2rocks06]

You have to be willing to work.

[@Worldofourown2024]

That's a problem for lots of people. I'm seeing so much that white collar people keep their jobs by not actually doing their jobs. It's a nutty hurtful world out there. I regret a business degree for I hate offices and business but would love to be a small business entrepreneur and investor if that were actually an option.

[@GaleGlenn]

I went to a trade high school in New Jersey that had about 28 trade shops. You had either am or pm shop class with the other opposite time for your academics. So about 4 hours a day of shop class for 3.5 years. Great appentice training! I took the upholstery class which I would never have thought of taking at age 14. I graduated as valedictorian. I proceeded to the community college for only about 3 months. During my junior year, I hung out a shingle for starting my own business. So, after going to college for 3 months and putting up with BS- waste of money, I quit! I have now ran my own successful business for 39 years. I did get married, raised 2 girls, paid off college, weddings, and own our own home, paid in full! Obviously, I fully support trade schools! I feel they do need to start at a high school level. Don’t wait till you graduate standard high school. Go to a vocational- technical high school! Our nation needs these blue collar workers!!

[@RobertaHumphries]

My husband is a retired machinist with 30+ years in his field!

[@tielkgate]

I've been in the trades since I got out of USMC. It did us well. Yes - there were some difficult times, but not that bad. Now retired and can do EVERY thing around the house to keep the house working, I can fix anything! Wife is upset because she doesn't get anything new, when the dryer broke - I fixed it. When the vacuum cleaner broke - I fixed it. I made money in the trades, put enough away, and now in my third year of retirement, living life and really enjoying it! Thank You Jesus!

[@thomastindal857]

I'm a gunsmith, can't keep up with the demand for someone who actually knows what they are doing. 100 hours per week, can't find good help. It's a trade in huge demand and no one seems to want to learn it.

[@phyllisclark3896]

Thanks Buddy. My dad taught me how to weld. I am so grateful ❤️🙏

[@1Chuck4U2C]

Thank You Bud, I went to Trade Schools in the Late 70s and early 80s , then to a Union Apprenticeship, at the End Of My Career I was a Union Representative, on the Job Training for Multiple Employer Health & Welfare, 401k and Pension Plan. Did not Cost Me Out Of Pocket Nor Am I in Debt, I’m indebted to my friends , brothers and sisters of Building Trades. I retired at 52 years old. I’m 67 years old now. I help those that are in need and guidance, GOD has Greatly Blessed Me, Use Wisdom, Be Diligent and not lazy the helping hands are at the end of your arms .

[@mikeglasgow9618]

Im a retired HVAC tech. I started in the trade 35 years ago working residential. Fast forward a few years, I went to work for a school system Working on much larger equipment. Boilers, chillers, and DDC Controls. After that I went to work for a private company working strictly Industrial HVAC. Schools, Hospitals, when I retired at age 60 , I was making close to 90 K a year. I've been to THE COLLEGE OF THE OZARKS for a Conference. What a beautiful place. The wait staff at our dinner were all students. Everyone of the said their name. Where they were from and what their major was. Then the chefs came out and introduced themselves. All were going into the Culinary Arts. There is even an ice cream stand in the main dining hall where they make and serve their own ice cream. A TRULY WONDERFUL PLACE...BTW... THE MEAL WAS 4 COURSE,AND DELICIOUS.

[@kathicrawford7894]

College of the Ozark School has many different degrees- not just culinary. The students work in different areas to keep the place running, including waiting, cooking, plumbing, milking cows, etc. It is a great college and hearing the students story as they are waiting on you is a great time to cheer them on! We go as often as possible. College of the Ozarks is a private Christian college in Point Lookout, Missouri. The college has an enrollment of 1,426 and over 30 academic majors in Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science programs. The college charges no tuition for full-time students due to its student work program and donations. Wikipedia

[@theblackbulletytchannel4648]

I just visited C of O on an FFA chapter officer trip, its a super cool campus and I’m thinking of applying this year. God bless y’all!

[@Catiadr]

We have been to the Keeter Center at the College of the Ozarks, and their concept really works. I started my career in a machine shop, and one of my sons is a Missionary. The other is a lead that builds business jet interiors and leads worship in our church. I'm proud of them for their work ethic and commitment.

[@integrativepreparedness9427]

Exactly right, Buddy. My wife and I have supported College of the Ozarks for many years.

[@smokeydog67]

Buddy, I think this school is right around the Branson MO area, if you get the chance eat at their restaurant , everything is grown, raised and made right there at the college campus, it is way above 5 Star! You can also do some shopping there also.

[@richardschaffling9882]

I graduated in 1971 from George Washington high school in Philadelphia Pa and that school had all the shops I had metal shop ,mechanical drawing and then machine shop and back then the school counselor all they cared about were the students going to college and could care less about the other students but when you graduated and tried to get a job they would say you have no experience I am glade to see a college for trades

[@kathyjohnson9465]

My oldest son is a highline electrician at 125k a year, and my daughter is a major at 125k a year. Both spent over 100k on education. My youngest son installs new septic systems at 40k a WEEK!!! With a high school diploma! 😂

[@timberslasher4899]

I started logging 30 years ago for 23,000ish a year. Now my employees cost me 6 digits each, and my accountant said that I make more money than any of the local docs and lawyers whom he handles. Its not for the pampered though I promise you.

[@sharkwhisperer7326]

It's not so much about making "more" than any other profession. It's about the student or tradesman/woman. It's about YOU, the person who's going to be training. I have 3 associates degrees and close to a bachelor's degree and a certificate in all kinds of programs that I'll never use or want to use. I am now going to be training at a shorter, more productive TRADE SCHOOL, not taking all kinds of repetitive, redundant, excessive classes that I DON'T NEED or WANT! and will never use in day-to-day work.

[@andrewbenton1213]

Pretty much all of aviation is short staffed, I’m a mechanic but pilots are needed too. Any younger folks looking for a job the sign on bonus at my company to become a mechanic tops out at $50,000 I’ve seen people fresh out of college with a 2 year degree get a $30,000 sign on bonus which is like $18,000 after taxes but still that’s a heck of a down payment on a house! Plus aviation mechanics can get a job as a mechanic just about anywhere

[@lkmblessedbyjesus2010]

That is great news, Buddy! And regarding our "healthcare"...it at some point flipped from "Do No Harm" to "Standard of Care." It's not about helping patients, it is all about $$.

[@lynnnutt8364]

My Dad was a logger for nearly 50 years. He started back in the 1950’s cutting logs with a slow, heavy chainsaw. Many years later he ran a successful business. Hard work and common sense pays off.

[@lauriehill9933]

very proud of both my 20 year old grandsons one is studying to be a welder and the other is working on becoming a contractor to build houses no worthless college degrees for these two

[@randomgamer8543]

As a flooring subcontractor/installer I approve this message...$$$🇺🇲🦅🗽

[@chadwinford2560]

Oh yeah!!!☕️

[@jimblack-x4e]

White collar is now yellow collar - woks. Right on Buddy in jobs. I've learned many of the trades and help members of my church when needed. Amen Buddy.

[@glennbryancook9106]

Buddy I had on the training at a electric power plant,started at the bottom and worked my way up to first class stationary engineer ....

[@kimmichaels899]

We are jealous!! Wish we were in Mississippi!! Love ya buddy , from the socialist state of Vermont! We are a small American constitutional hold outs in Northern vt.

[@guitars4me2]

One of my machinist apprentices graduated our 4 year program with zero debit and purchased his first home at age 22. Gross pay during the program over $180k and no school debit.

[@JustJ001]

I'm extremely grateful that I was a blue collar engineer. I didn't have a desk and a computer I had a job box and carharts. I came home as filthy as every other guy on the crew whether we were in the field or in the shop. It breaks my heart to see trades dying off, they're becoming lost arts like the skills that were lost from the Egyptians and the Greeks and Romans and it's happening in our generation now, skills are simply disappearing.

[@sherrywarner576]

Many of the Community Colleges have apprenticeship programs and work directly with companies to place these students immediately upon graduation AND they help pay for tools, supplies and books along the way.

[@keepitreal829]

I am a carpenter since 85 you get really good after 10 years and the sky is the limit. Please we need good tradesman !!!

[@robertshrewsbury5067]

One son was in an Automotive program in Junior College. One early job was vehicle safety inspections at a repair place. He not only was earning a wage but literally saved several peoples lives, who had critically unsafe vehicles.

[@jraohana537]

Totally agree with this! Especially, as high tech jobs such aa software dev, IT, accounting, project mgmt, HR, etc. are outsourced to low cost areas (LCAs) - all to reduce OpEx to profit the greedy corporate execs and shareholders. Kudos to these trade schools! We need more skilled tradesmen, especially to fill the muscle occupations. Ain't possible to outsource tile work, carpentry, etc. to folks in India.

[@mpedrozax1]

100% agree with you. I'm one of those guys that believed their lies. I was the first one in family to get fancy paper and school debt. I tell all my family....unless you're going to be a doctor or engineer....become a tradesman instead . It s rough because school pounds into all students "THE LIE"

[@stevecaviness5782]

I am retired for health reasons but can very much relate. I did college and wasted money, ended up doing what I loved anyway for a living..building stuff. Master carpentry pays like other trades. No school teaches like working in it daily. Use your head and hands and be happy.

[@createacrawler]

Learn a trade! I personally lean toward the machinist trade. Never been unemployed and you learn something new everyday! Love it👍

[@pjcole53]

When my daughter first told me they guy she was kinda serious about but she wasn’t sure I might nots like him. He’s was a plumber. I was ecstatic👏👏‼️ He worked for his dad's company, has become a master certified plumber/contractor. He will take the company from his dad at his retirement. He’s a good husband, provider, daddy to a daughter. Doesn’t have any college debt but has diplomas worth way more! 👍👏

[@MTmama15]

We have 13 children, and homeschool. My father is semi retired from his construction company, my husband is self employed in construction. Our kids have all grown up on job sites. Between our 4 oldest boys(17-25) we have one working for an insulation company, well driller,working for a sand/gravel company and a school custodian. We’re very proud of them. Two of our daughters (19&20) are working in childcare and housekeeping. We encourage all of them to get a job working with their hands or something that will always be needed.

[@idaho_7407]

Right On, Exactly

[@brucecole1038]

I own a machine shop. Machinists make $40.00/hr. My guys work 64 hours a week. That is 158K per year.

[@SA-td8by]

Here in Reno NV they have a different skill setup for each high school and you can pick any school you want so long as it's not full. Construction, Plumbing, Robotics, Programming, Military, etc. It's awesome.

[@KathleenFlournoy-hu3pk]

What I first loved on my husband, after his blue eyes and incredibly broad shoulders were his hands...scarred, calloused, hands that knew long days of hard work in the hot Texas sun...they were so beautiful to me and they still are.

[@FromGloryDays]

Truth!! The owner of the shop where we get our vehicles repaired says he pays his certified mechanics $100k+ a year.