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Originally Posted by Kybosh
I think the stigma against trades has a lot to do with how hard some trades are on the body. Traditionally, if you were wealthy, you could avoid back breaking labour and live a easier life. I'd say that trades are still harder on the body than white collar jobs (which also have their negatives however - like lots of sitting and staring at a screen), and a lot of parents aren't encouraging their kids to take on what they perceive to be a harder job which might break their bodies over time.
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Sitting in an office all day isn't all that great for you either. But yes, some trades can be very hard on you. I wouldn't want to be a carpet layer, or a tiler, personally. I've done both, and my tender office bod doesn't take it well.