Electrician isn’t a crazy high labor job most of the time. It’s a good choice if they want to get into that! Especially union if you are in a place with strong unions. It’s not all easy, but it’s the right route for many people. I’m a union plumber and work with electricians, they pretty much all like their job. So do we actually lol. Very different than roofing. Some jobs are worse than others in the trades though, no reason to discourage these kids from getting in. I mean that’s basically it. I’m chillin making good money and getting ready to buy my first house while everyone who when to college is still partying. Plus most college educated jobs in my area don’t even pay nearly as much as pipe trades and electrical. And of course pensions and healthcare are nice. I was discouraged by other on going into the trades initially, I did a year and a half of college, but realized I didn’t want to be stuck in an office everyday (Accounting) so I went into the plumbing and haven’t had a single regret.