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It used to be accepted wisdom that higher education provides access (1) better-paid careers. However, the world of work has changed in recent decades, (2) one where few people had university degrees to one where they are very common. A (3) many underpaid teachers, managers and other professionals are considering a career change. Swapping the desk for the (4) box, many are retraining to become skilled manual workers, who are very much (5) demand
Those who (6) the change are finding that as plumbers, gas fitters and electricians they can earn a good (7) more than they used to. Workers who (8) something about these vital services can demand high fees (9) customers and often enjoy considerable independence, in (10) of the controlled working environment in a school or office. Of course, those who (11) the break know that if it doesn't work out they can usually go back to their profession (12) a later date.
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