I went to a technical college 6 years ago because my BA/PoliSci wasn't opening a lot of doors. I never had an inclination toward STEM subjects but I wanted to learn a trade and I thought industrial automation would lead to job opportunities.

It's worked out financially but it wont last long because I have to do all the "knowledge" work myself. I've had a half dozen "technicians" work under me the last 4 years. Not one has been able to grasp the difference between analog and digital. Not one could take an unfamiliar component, read the datasheet/manual and install it by themselves.

Some are white, some are not, some are young, some are not, some are poor, some are not as poor (we're all poor - wake up). Most completely lack the ability to learn and the one's you think are learning are really just mimicking or copying with no real fundamental understanding.

If it weren't for the kids, I think my wife and I would likely move to costa rica and live off our passive income.

It's just funny to me to hear people talking about teaching. It's a shitshow

The most important skills to learn are reading comprehension and critical thinking.