[SamAdams76]

Lately it’s tougher for someone WITH a degree to get a job than one without, at least where I’m living.

There's a good reason for that. Typically the ones with college degrees expect to be paid more and shun entry level positions, especially those that could be perceived as "blue collar."

I say typically. There are exceptions.

[Luircin]

In my case, the ones with degrees are turned away from blue collar jobs because the jobs “want someone who will stay.”

Which makes sense but is still aggravating for me because I’m trapped in the middle.