How about those dumb TShirt workers of NYC, Boston, SF,LA etc. who are garbage collectors? Many are making 60-80K per year with no fear of being layed off or fired. These folks are set for life, like Firemen and Policemen, these folks never lose their jobs. Primarily because their customer base always increase every year.
To hell with a college degree or high tech positions, become a plumber, bricklayer, policeman or fireman, or look for a job in government.
Or an RN, which is exactly where I am heading my kids. Big bucks for a 2 year degree.