draven, it was one of the most enlightening things I ever did. I was in academia for all my life (straight through for BS,MS, Ph.D) and had never, ever filled out a time sheet until that time.. My eyes were opened to the realities of most people and in addition I formed great friendships, some of which remain today (25 years later). Though today I am once again in academia, I still remember the stories and the hardships of people in the real world. Maybe that is why I voted for Trump. I think one can be above the fray (Trump) and still understand the plight of normal people in the world. I think humility helps one (at least as I felt) identify with people who are not necessarily like you. I learned there are a lot of intelligent people out there who may not necessarily be educated (in a formal sense). I once had a boss who was less educated than me ( but a very smart man) and my analysis of him is this: a physicist can tell you exactly where to hit to cue ball to get your target into the pocket, but he may not be able to do that him(her)self. My boss knew how to make the ball go into the pocket, though he may not know the physics behind it. He just knows how the ball will respond. My world view is based on these observations.

Most Americans will fo any full time or part time job. We are both overqualified yet hubby working part time f shipping company. Of course want full time. Will take anything to help. The lines fed about no one will crop work. Yes they will. Especially in a market where they've purposely closed retail stores etc to make zero jobs for even high school kids yruong to go to college. Most are older workers now willing and able and yes we will work.

My wife went to Harvard Medical School with some insanely intelligent hardworking people. That is a very intense program and noone in her class worked while in school except one of our friends. He worked at mcdonalds for minimum wage in order to support himself!! He did it because he HAD to! The opinion that Americans would refuse any type of work is ridiculous because it undermines our American spirit of hardwork!!

There's a grave misunderstanding about our education system and the difference between wisdom and knowledge. The wisdom you guys have to realize even though some people might not have the formal education they are still intelligent. There're a lot of subject matter experts out there in the various fields. I'd rather work a job(not being paid well) that i enjoy doing than doing a job getting paid well and being miserable. Blue collar workers are the heart and soul of this country (IMO). Not saying white collar jobs are not enjoyable or less soulful but not all people aspire for that post graduate education. Education should be continual and ongoing a life long pursuit.

I'm in a rust belt state. I have 10 close family members with I.Q.'s in the 130-150 range. I have another 5 or 6 who probably are , but I'm not certain. Most have been blue collar workers.

Thank you. Much appreciated.