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I've noticed a declining interest in any industry which includes any type of physical labor. The young people I've met working in this industry don't seem to last long. Have any of you had the same observation?
  • Posted 2 Jan 2014 03:31
  • By bbforks
  • joined 1 Mar'12 - 1,437 messages
  • Pennsylvania, United States
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