Why Your Work Ethic Needs to Be Blue-Collar and White-Collar

Your work mindset should be both to be a top performer

Matthew Royse
Change Your Mind Change Your Life

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Why you should change your work ethic from white to blue
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When you hear “blue-collar” or “white-collar” terms, you probably think of different things.

A blue-collar work ethic is perceived as a work ethic that makes less money, gets their hands dirty with manual labor, and has less high education.

A white-collar work ethic is perceived as making more money, works behind a desk, and has more education, such as a master’s degree.

Why does it matter what type of worth ethic you have?

Let’s dive into what each work ethic is and why it matters that you need both work ethics in today’s workplace.

What Is A Blue-Collar Work Ethic?

A blue-collar work ethic is different than a white-collar work ethic in that contractors don’t waste time in meetings to discuss their to-do lists. They meet quickly with the construction crews and decide what they are going to do. Most blue-collar managers work in the same place as their crew and are not separated by offices.

A blue-collar worth ethic makes productivity the gold standard. The most essential work for that day, such as a roof on the house, needs to be done that day. It…

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Matthew Royse
Change Your Mind Change Your Life

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