Aussie English AE 1259 - The Goss: Are Australia's Youngest Tradies Too Lazy to Work?
Mar 13, 2024
Exploring the changing work ethic of young tradies in Australia, the podcast discusses the challenges faced due to a perceived lack of motivation among Generation Z workers. It delves into the impact of decreasing tradespeople on wages and inflation, highlighting potential earnings in high-demand trades. The conversation also explores the evolution of product durability, electronic repair challenges, and tradies' resilience in adapting to changing markets.
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Tomo's Troubles
- A Sydney plumber, Tomo, is fed up with young tradies' lack of effort.
- He's so exasperated that he's stopped hiring apprentices altogether.
Concreter's Concerns
- Pete's son's friend's dad, a concreter, shares similar frustrations.
- He finds young tradies lazy, often stoned, and struggles to find older workers for manual labor.
University Boom
- In 1975, only 5% of school leavers went to university.
- Now, over 50% pursue higher education, changing job expectations.