My father, working as a tradesman, has more work that he can handle so I use to help him during work peaks (I've a non-STEM degree). You don't need to be a genious, only trustworthy. The problem IMO is that to be trustworthy you need to enjoy your trade and that is not exactly a personal choice (specially on the short term). Educated people are addicted to be challenged and to compete not to routinely execute stuff.
The low competition on trades is a symptom of a massive need of talent and huge opportunities.
My father, working as a tradesman, has more work that he can handle so I use to help him during work peaks (I've a non-STEM degree). You don't need to be a genious, only trustworthy. The problem IMO is that to be trustworthy you need to enjoy your trade and that is not exactly a personal choice (specially on the short term). Educated people are addicted to be challenged and to compete not to routinely execute stuff.
The low competition on trades is a symptom of a massive need of talent and huge opportunities.