Why Gen Z aren't chasing $150k tradie salaries

A viral TikTok video reveals a refrigeration mechanic earns $150,000 annually after seven years in the trade, sparking debate about Australia's looming shortage of 300,000 tradies. Experts discuss whether Gen Z's preference for social media appeal over financial rewards is deterring young people from apprenticeships, despite the lucrative salaries available in essential trades like plumbing, electrical work and carpentry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.