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Hmm, do health benefits come with that gig?
...because the lack of such bennies are one of the major reasons people don't want to go into blue-collar work. Sure, you may make a nice living, but the toll on your body can easily wipe out any savings you make. My grandfather made a nice living as a coal cutter back in the day, but the job took a serious (and expensive) bite out of his health. He suffered from black lung and heart problems up until the end of his life. If it hadn't been for the United Mine Workers and a good health program, his illnesses would have eaten up all his savings.