There are plenty of jobs that clearly fit within the confines of "white collar" or "blue collar" but it almost seems like there needs to be another collar. Many jobs entail a blend of stereotypical traits associated with both of the current categories.

For example: This is my day:

1. I was told on my first day that "You will be getting dirty here. There is no need to ruin a hundred dollar pair of slacks. Wear scrubs tomorrow and leave the ties at home."

2. I use classic handheld tools and power tools (like a dremel) several times per hour. (for anything from trimming toenails to making orthotics to eventually performing reconstructive ankle surgery)

3. I do things that most people would think was gross and "below them". Cutting thick. brown, malodorous toenails that are ridden with fungus and wiping blood and pus from infected ulcers.......... It can't sound that different than from a job shoveling dung. It is a job, and someone has to do it.

This job is very hands on, requires tools, and involves getting dirty. Sounds pretty blue collar right? The job described is a foot doctor/surgeon.

The white collar aspects are pretty clear. So would this be considered a gray collared job? Should there be gray collared jobs?

If there was a gray collar, then there'd need to be a black collar too.

But seriously, no, I don't think the designation is really needed. To be honest, I don't really see a need for the whole "collar" thing anyway.