Thursday, January 13, 2011

What about the workers!!

Every January I'm amazed by the usual nonsense. Children not enrolled in school, teachers forgetting to go to work and supplies not ordered. Does nothing change?
Actually, yes, no news of GM this season. even though some of the minstrels played up as ever.
The thing that's really getting to me though is this " poor me" attitude shown by kids who can't go to 'varsity.
In my opinion it's about time the whole world realised that you're not an idiot if you only have a secondary education. Not everyone needs a degree. Especially one of those no name brands that just says you're a bachelor.
There's no shame in having a regular job. Not everyone can be a nutty professor, aviation designer, brain surgeon or bank teller. Yes, bank teller! I'm told the banks are only hiring people with degrees. I hope that's not true.
There's no shame in working as a shop assistant.
There's no shame in being the best nurse aide in the whole world, showing compassion to all you meet.
There's no shame in being a radio announcer.
There's no shame in being a brick layer, mechanic, petrol attendant, ballet dancer, violinist, bus driver, tour guide, waiter, hotel room cleaner, desk clerk.
Need I go on?
We already have a world with too many chiefs and not enough indians, how would we cope without those who provide what are considered by some to be menial services.
Instead of bankrupting parents, get out into the (very tough) job market and sample what life has to offer. Earn some money and be the first of your friends to buy a car, a house if you're lucky and travel.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

I so agree with that, I have no formal experience but have been in management positions for the past 5 years and all is work learnt.

Time to realise if you apply late, it is only you to blame.

diane b said...

Thanks for your thoughts for the people suffering in our floods. We were lucky to be in a safe suburb.

I agree with your opinions in this post . Have you got a soap box?

Louise said...

I rarely "orate" but sometimes I think we all need a soapbox. I like your blog, came upon it by accident so I'll be popping in some more.