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Jun 16, 2012 | 06:02 PM

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That or computers.

Jun 16, 2012 | 06:03 PM

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Yea. I start school(which I'm paying for part of) in the fall to be a diesel mechanic.

That's a smart decision. Too many kids (yeah, you're a kid, I'm old) these days want high tech jobs, not enough in the mechanic and construction field (which I'm in).
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Jun 16, 2012 | 06:05 PM

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Exactly.

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Jun 17, 2012 | 05:08 AM

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Yea. I start school(which I'm paying for part of) in the fall to be a diesel mechanic.

Who's paying the other part?

Jun 17, 2012 | 10:31 AM

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Yep! IMO with the economy the way it is now and the competition for jobs, a good trade or nursing school is better than racking up student loans of 100 grand or more on a four year degree and not being able to find a decent job, plus have the loan hanging over your head that has to be paid back in 10 years! There will be a shortage of skilled workers from us old boomers retiring in the service and trade industry. Plus any type of healthcare training will almost certainly land the young folks a decent job in helping to take care of us old folks

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