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80% of Americans scream, ‘Bring back manufacturing jobs!’ But ask them to actually work in a factory? Suddenly, only 20% are interested... (lemmygrad.ml)

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[–] Imnecomrade@lemmygrad.ml 10 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago)

Personally I would like to work in a semiconductor factory as an engineer or even start in an entry level position. Probably won't happen in my lifetime if I stay where I live, and it will probably become more difficult to achieve in Amerikkka as tarriffs lead to domestic industry crumbling while the working class begins to lose access to basic necessities like education and healthcare. My dream at this point is revolution or move to China, if I even survive.