Then you aren't one of those people. I thought this was about technician level with high school and associates degrees
Also people make career choices for reasons other than money. For example, interest and geographic location.
I almost was.
> I thought this was about technician level with high school and associates degrees
The article is about students attending Bachelors and Masters programs. Even process and manufacturing roles require a 4 year degree now. I have friends who are specifically working these jobs at the Intel fab in Beaverton (hence my call out of it)
For example
LTD Manufacturing Equipment Technician - Intel (Hillsboro, OR)
Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in a Mechanical or Electrical STEM field related to semiconductor manufacturing technology • Examples: Microelectronics, Mechatronics, Electronic Technology, Equipment Technology, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Avionics Technology, Electrical, Chemical, Materials OR Semiconductor related Scientific STEM Degree
> people make career choices for reasons other than money
Not if you have college loans to pay off.
The evidence that people are taking the exact jobs you say nobody will take disagrees.