In this episode of the Blue Collar Future Podcast, hosts Jaden Robison and Jessie Demler discuss various aspects of the construction industry, including the impact of social media on pay expectations, the importance of experience in trades, and the challenges of overcoming fear of heights. They also explore the future of robotics in construction and the value of craftsmanship in an increasingly automated world.

Takeaways:

• Social media can inflate expectations of starting pay.
• Experience in trades is crucial for long-term success.
• Delayed gratification is important in the trades.
• Trusting your equipment is key to overcoming fear of heights.
• Robots may assist in construction but can't replace craftsmanship.
• The construction industry requires a merit-based approach to pay.
• Fear of heights can be managed through exposure and confidence.
• The value of hands-on experience in learning trades is significant.
• Craftsmanship is becoming less common in modern construction.
• The future of construction may involve more automation, but human skills remain essential.

Chapters:

(00:00) - Introduction and Daily Life

(02:35) - Cleaning Techniques in Masonry

(05:09) - Social Media's Impact on Trade Expectations

(08:00) - Understanding Trade as Education

(10:33) - The Importance of Experience in Trades

(13:18) - Mastery and Problem Solving in Trades

(15:53) - Inflated Expectations vs. Reality in Trade Pay

(18:32) - Overcoming Fear of Heights in Construction

(24:59) - Building Confidence and Caution in Heights

(27:37) - The Future of Robotics in Construction

(34:39) - The Limitations of Robotics in Craftsmanship

(39:49) - The Evolution of Construction Practices

(46:19) - Mindfulness and Skill in the Construction Industry