[toblender]

Until we can change the perception that trade jobs are 'lower class' or unclean, we will continue to have vacancies.

I once remarked to a nephew who was thinking about what to do after high school that he should consider a trade. His parents overheard, and though they agreed it was good pay they didn't want their son doing that kind of work.

Upon reflection, I wouldn't want my son to do that kind of work as well, as it's usually hard work and not looked upon favorably.

[lotsofpulp]

Fix the pay, and you fix the image. Surely there exists some number at which point parents do want their children to do that kind of work.