Manufacturing jobs are back on American soil. The factories are running. The roles are open. 

But the workers? They’re missing.

In this solo episode, Tim Sackett unpacks the growing gap between opportunity and desire in today’s labor market. Why did generations of proud factory families embrace these jobs – and why do today’s young workers turn away? 

From cultural shifts and education gaps to lifestyle choices and societal stigma, Tim explores the uncomfortable reasons behind this silent rejection.

Is it a temporary hesitation… or a permanent shift? 

And if manufacturing jobs no longer inspire the next workforce, what does that mean for America’s future?

Chapters:

00:00:00 – Intro  

00:03:02 – Should America bring back manufacturing?

00:07:44 – The pride and reality of factory jobs

00:12:40 – Why younger generations don’t want these jobs

00:20:54 – Ghost towns and the cost of offshoring

00:22:58 – The recruiting tech problem: why all-in-one dominates

00:26:48 – Can point solutions survive in HR tech?