Reply #29: It will be much quicker for these people to adapt to construction jobs

[Pharlo]

than it was for the manufacturing sector to 'retrain' to find a job as manufacturing was shipped overseas. And, for those who opt NOT to go into the construction job market, there is always the option to 'retrain' in 'another field'.

The 'entry level' is where everyone starts in ANY career choice. Once you get in, you work your way up. Fortunately, blue collar jobs at the entry level tend to have a lower required 'skill set' than many white collar entry level jobs. That is why this is considered a 'best immediate option' in the current situation. It would be much worse if the basic opening offered required a two year degree in a specific field to get an 'entry level' position.

The initial job boost the government can offer right now is in infrastructure repair. It's not going to be suited to everyone, but in the current situation, it's something. A job is a job. Eventually, the government will create other positions, but this is something they can start NOW. Much of the planning has been done, most repairs were waiting for funding allocation. Funds become available, jobs open up.

Honestly, I don't think the 'job disconnect' will be that much of an issue for many.