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Thursday, March 14, 2024

More Plumbers, Fewer Marketing Majors Needed

America’s Plumber Deficit Isn’t Good for the Economy
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-14/plumber-jobs-have-high-demand-in-us-with-competitive-salary
Young people are shunning an occupation that’s physically demanding and sometimes dirty, though well-paid. The consequences could be far-reaching. 

Don’t Bet on That Marketing Degree, Gen Z
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-12/nearly-60-of-marketing-graduates-are-working-high-school-level-jobs
One study shows that nearly 60% of marketing majors are working high-school level jobs five years after graduating.