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Hugin

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5. I know my sample is limited and anecdotal...

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Thu Jul 3, 2025, 09:28 AM

Jul 3

But, that report only sees part of the picture.

What I am seeing is blended or hybrid couples are common in many of the younger generations that are still participating in the working age group.

One partner is in what this article defines as the trades while the other is in a traditional white collar occupation. I believe they fall into this pattern because it provides some stability of income.

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Gen Z is ditching college for 'more secure' trade jobs--but ... [View all] mahatmakanejeeves Jul 3 OP

'Unhappiness'??? OldBaldy1701E Jul 3 #1

Just for the record NJCher Jul 3 #2

'Practices' or delusions. I suppose both work. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Jul 3 #3

My statements NJCher Jul 3 #4

Well, that explains everything. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Jul 4 #8

I know my sample is limited and anecdotal... Hugin Jul 3 #5

It's OK to go that way, but plan on a variety of skills and careers bucolic_frolic Jul 3 #6

Someone has to pay for work done nitpicked Jul 3 #7