Blue collar vs White collar careers (license, consulting, college degree, companies)
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First of all - if you're bored at your job (and I'm talking as a whole.. we all go through slow periods), it's not the job's fault; it's your own for not seeking additional challenges or taking the opportunity to learn something new.
As for blue/white collar... I simply put that down as different type of work for different types of people. Do what makes you happy... You're more apt to be successful.
As for people looking down at others (in either direction).... I think that's also more of a personality thing. A-holes are a-holes... neither "sector" has a monopoly on them. I've met a doctor who was just as much a jerk as a HVAC person I once met.
Just my .02 of course.
And the salary comparison is useless unless you have a baseline index to go with it. Someone indicating that they make 150K may sound impressive.....but only if they weren't living in San Francisco or New York City. Otherwise, they're no better off than someone making 75K in N. Carolina.
I thnik most of the blue collar /whitye collar thing comes down to blue collar image of themselves. But often the behavior and appearance of some give them a bad reputation in certain jobs.Its like used car salesman.Blue collar workers also like to brag about what they make seeing that as some sort of right to passage while white collar workers don't like to talk about it at all.
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I thnik most of the blue collar /whitye collar thing comes down to blue collar image of themselves. But often the behavior and appearance of some give them a bad reputation in certain jobs.Its like used car salesman.Blue collar workers also like to brag about what they make seeing that as some sort of right to passage while white collar workers don't like to talk about it at all.
Excuse me, but you have it completely turn around here. In fact, a car "Sales" person, whether new or used would be a "White collar" worker.
Now correct me if I'm wrong, but the name "White Collar" come's those wearing a white shirt and tie, Blue Collar" comes from Blue Uniforms.
Now you you may be right about bragging. But the White collar crowd (mostly those who hobknob) was well known for their, Gossip, Rumors and back stabbing. And like you said , they passed their reputation down to everyone.
I have and always had a white collar job. Hubby has a white collar job. In this economy, I so wish he was a tradesman of some sort...mechanic, electrician, contractor, whatever...and go into business for that and have employees.
I have and always had a white collar job. Hubby has a white collar job. In this economy, I so wish he was a tradesman of some sort...mechanic, electrician, contractor, whatever...and go into business for that and have employees.
It seems every idiot with a skilsaw and a pickup truck thinks himself a "contractor" nowadays.
Excuse me, but you have it completely turn around here. In fact, a car "Sales" person, whether new or used would be a "White collar" worker.
Now correct me if I'm wrong, but the name "White Collar" come's those wearing a white shirt and tie, Blue Collar" comes from Blue Uniforms.
Now you you may be right about bragging. But the White collar crowd (mostly those who hobknob) was well known for their, Gossip, Rumors and back stabbing. And like you said , they passed their reputation down to everyone.
Last November my boyfriend got a job at a BMW dealership in South Jersey as a car salesman. I have met everyone he works with and they are the most down-to-earth group I have ever met. I thought they'd be stuck up but I was wrong. Don't make judgments about those you don't know. Unfortunately, some business people have passed down their reputation, but not all "white collar" jobs are that way. In fact, I don't even see my boyfriend as having a "white collar" job at all.
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It seems every idiot with a skilsaw and a pickup truck thinks himself a "contractor" nowadays.
My uncle is a "contractor" - he builds decks, additions, roofs, patio rooms, you name it he does it. And makes right around $80,000/year.
Too, my father finishes drywall. He makes way more than my uncle and works half the hours.
"White collar" jobs aren't all their cracked up to be. I'm much happier with a family who's members aren't lawyers or CEO's. Not that there's anything wrong with it. But, we're down-to-earth and don't have any baggage or "work" to bring home.
I thnik most of the blue collar /whitye collar thing comes down to blue collar image of themselves. But often the behavior and appearance of some give them a bad reputation in certain jobs.Its like used car salesman.Blue collar workers also like to brag about what they make seeing that as some sort of right to passage while white collar workers don't like to talk about it at all.
What bragging your talking about? I believe most blue collar don't have a problem saying how much they make.Some are actually proud of their income,especially skilled tradesmen.I don't look at it as bragging.The people who I know that work white collars will not mention their salary, like it's a secret,but are quick to ask you how much you make.It almost seems that they are embarrass of their income.
good post IMHO, by and large universities are in the biz of selling prestige with big fat non dischargable student loans attached. it is sad so many people go for it and there is a 50% flunk out rate. blue and pink collar works for me. VT usually comes with zero student loan if at jr college or military level.
im for it.
you cant pay the rent with prestige.
fyi do you have any idea how many unemployed people with a masters applied for my job when i retired?
guess?
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Last November my boyfriend got a job at a BMW dealership in South Jersey as a car salesman. I have met everyone he works with and they are the most down-to-earth group I have ever met. I thought they'd be stuck up but I was wrong. Don't make judgments about those you don't know. Unfortunately, some business people have passed down their reputation, but not all "white collar" jobs are that way. In fact, I don't even see my boyfriend as having a "white collar" job at all.
You missunderstood me, I WAS refering to those that I know. I also said that (rephrased) Those mostly in the higher bracket, give everyone else a bad name. There are some wonderful people in the "white collar" world. There are also A**holes & Con's in the "Blue Collar" world.
BTW, Sales of any kind is considered "white collar".
Have your BF wear a blue shirt
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