You are right in many ways BlackFIRE. I just added a bit, and because I live in Europe, my view can be slightly shifted. Manual work is always hard. Even if I mention those bricklayers, I mean those who do interior work, like painting, changing doors or windows, electrical installation, plumbing, tiles, etc. Electricians and gas workers are a bit special, because of their licenses, those unlicensed are doing all types of work. And it is not 8 hours per day, it is 6 hours at best. They are paid per contract, not hours. Medical insurance, illness, and pensions are obligatory fees, so these are deducted from the earnings and consequently, there is access to medical care, SPA treatment, and other benefits automatically. Nobody can be uninsured here.

In the case of cars, electric ones are scarce. And I do not have the impression that people would buy them. Without state subvention, sales are near zero. Waiting time for maintenance of gasoline cars is currently 6-8 weeks. So for changing oil, it is better to think upfront. When I was in our dealership, there were all mechanics 50+. Young people are not interested. The service hourly charge is €150+ per hour (material not included). It is more than a business consultant makes. More than software developer makes. I estimate the next 10 years will be more or less the same as this.