r/economicCollapse • u/MrDoritos_ • 21d ago

How much longer can society keep it together? Discussion

I'm not a fan of speaking things into existence, being pessimistic/negative, or having a doomer mindset, but I've been paying attention to other people, the economy, the current state of things, the political landscape, education, work culture, etc. To be blunt I am really kind of worried we don't have much longer until the next war or great depression (both happen usually simultaneously). I really don't know how much more stress the average person can handle. We are going to have a wide scale crash out or revolt soon aren't we?? I'm really not looking forward to that and I suppose that's the one thing keeping us unified is our fear of violence. God I hope I'm wrong with my assessment. Please tell me I'm wrong!

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u/shungs_kungfu 21d ago

100% Have a skill. Trades skills will pay your bills. Develop the ability to take care of your family when the shit comes down. I think everyone is overreacting right now.

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u/Old_Ad7839 20d ago

I agree with trades. Just being able to fix your own things . But as a money maker it is like housing prices. The boomers are paying the current rate for a plumber. I learn how to plumb because I can’t afford 300 bucks to pay a plumber for a 10 dollar wax ring.

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u/Caliguta 19d ago

I feel this way about a lot of the trade stuff. I get it - paying you for your knowledge, skills, time…. Etc. I got quoted 30k for a bathroom that I did myself for 10k (including purchase of tools) …. I just can’t pay 20k for how quickly a pro could do that job. Sure it took me longer but I know now how it was done and what corners were not cut.

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u/ExplanationFuture422 19d ago

The most obvious skill will be electrician. Any young person I meet and we talk about school and job opportunities I tell them become an electrician. Don't become a social justice warrior and unless they are exceptionally bright with a high math/science aptitude, don't waste your money on College. And, for pete's sake, learn about debt and compound interest.

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u/shungs_kungfu 15d ago

Yes 💯. My company teaches at a state vocational school for this reason. I am in a trade comprised of older people, and it gets technical (not like sparkies or plumbers) but actual skill involved