@theoregonian: Electricians and pipefitters routinely out-earn accountants. Although construction work has been in decline, the Oregon Employment Department says many skilled trades remain in demand and figure to grow faster than the statewide average in the coming decade. One reason is that many workers in the trades are approaching retirement. That means more positions will open as those people leave the workforce. 🔗 Read more at the link in bio. 📷: Beth Nakamura/The Oregonian