By: weston • Published June 16, 2022
When it comes to the American job market, we typically think of things as either white-collar or blue-collar. The folks that sit behind the desks and the folks who go out there and get their hands dirty. It’s a helpful delineation when it comes to …
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Category: Working in the Trades
By: Ken Rusk • Published March 1, 2022
As someone heavily invested in the trades, I often see articles on the top-paying jobs, the jobs expecting the most growth, and similar. But one article consistently drives me crazy: “Which trade jobs are for women?”
Here’s the answer:
Any damn job they want.
The percentage of …
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By: Ken Rusk • Published October 20, 2021
Ask any homeowner or renter what they dread the most about home care, they will likely bring up plumbing. While some of us pick up a few skills over the years, such as unclogging a drain or replacing an old showerhead, the ins and outs …
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By: Ken Rusk • Published August 4, 2021
The answer is simple – yes! The perfect storm of high demand and low supply is fueling one of the hottest markets for workers in a few decades. And with 70% of the jobs that were lost in the Spring of 2020 being recovered, things …
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By: Ken Rusk • Published March 23, 2021
A career in welding is both stable and full of opportunities: there’s a high demand for welding skills all over the United States. In addition, fewer people are becoming craft professionals, so there’s never been a better time to enter the industry and demand high …
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By: Ken Rusk • Published March 1, 2021
If you’re looking for a recession-proof career, consider becoming a plumber. After all, people will always need toilets that flush and pipes that don’t leak. And while plumbers need to go through training and apprenticeship to be licensed in most states, they don’t need a …
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By: Ken Rusk • Published December 3, 2020
14 Six Figure Jobs That Don’t Require A Degree
Think you need a college degree to earn a decent wage? Think again. As I write about in Blue Collar Cash, there are plenty of six figure jobs in the blue-collar field that don’t require four-year degrees and tens …
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By: Ken Rusk • Published November 19, 2020
Are you thinking about your career and college, but you’re just not seeing how these two pieces fit together? You’re not alone! Deciding on a career path can be exciting, but society pressures you to go to college even if it’s not a fit. Fortunately, …
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By: Ken Rusk • Published October 24, 2020
In August and September 2020, multiple reports came out indicating a deep need for blue-collar workers – even amid the pandemic. The need for hands-on workers is there, as many blue-collar jobs are recession-proof. Thus, these positions continue to provide excellent stability, compensation, and a …
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By: Ken Rusk • Published September 15, 2020
American manufacturing jobs are never coming back, right?
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