An opinion... That will finish with some suggestions...
More jobs is a myth! The world has changed, and the politics that revolve around the subject of jobs are lies, because It Ain't Gonna Happen
The public is living in the 1970's and 1980's and business has raced past into the next decade. Instead of a long winded explanation, here's the logic:
Part 1
.Robotics, Electronics and Technology is putting intelligence and experience far down on the needs of business.
.Manufacturing needs ten minute training or a robot. Not skill or experience.
.Most Services don't need people. Robots to take orders, machines to cook and deliver. Hair Dressing, Massage etc, currently exceptions.
.Prefab to replace much in building. Cookie cutter carpentry.
.Computers still important, but (tech guys bear me out)... What used to take hours to do in "Basic" is now a few clicks.
.Retail.. buyers, accounting, typists, stockroom, pricing, accounting, salespersons, personnel... don't exist.
.Humanities, ecology, sociology, history, religion - low, low pay.
.It goes on... through almost all 5000 major professions.
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Part 2
Business...
Which used to be based on planning for increased production, growth, and building for the future... is now:
.Concentrated on the bottom line. Reduce costs. Reduce Payroll. Mechanize to eliminate people.
.Short term everything and virtually no long term planning.
.Production no longer a major concern, or part of company value. Instead of automatic transmissions, a larger rearview screen.
.Dumb down people jobs. Experience consists of a 20 minute training program.
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Part 3
Education...
.A natural result of parts 1 & 2, job descriptions become cookie cutter, specialized, using cumulative experience in the core business to define responsibilities and define measurable performance standards.
.Currently, with some exceptions, advanced higher education courses of study are becoming less important to many, if not most businesses... especially in the more intense, creative and forward looking technical aspects.
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Conclusion:
.The new workforce becomes human/robotic. Lowers the premium on experience, or specialized skills.
.Fewer jobs for people.
.Lower wages. Less security.
.Business looks for intelligence, adaptability, creativity, and generalized knowledge. Instead of experience, ability to manage with vision and proven worth.
This puts the emphasis on a more generalized education, and a track record of success in previous positions, forcing a change in education priorities... not to liberal arts per se, but more on the new philosophy and needs of an advanced civilization.
In the end, a wide split between the business elite, and a more mobile low(er) class.
Something to consider, when planning a young person's educational path.
The time line is shortening.
More jobs is a myth! The world has changed, and the politics that revolve around the subject of jobs are lies, because It Ain't Gonna Happen
The public is living in the 1970's and 1980's and business has raced past into the next decade. Instead of a long winded explanation, here's the logic:
Part 1
.Robotics, Electronics and Technology is putting intelligence and experience far down on the needs of business.
.Manufacturing needs ten minute training or a robot. Not skill or experience.
.Most Services don't need people. Robots to take orders, machines to cook and deliver. Hair Dressing, Massage etc, currently exceptions.
.Prefab to replace much in building. Cookie cutter carpentry.
.Computers still important, but (tech guys bear me out)... What used to take hours to do in "Basic" is now a few clicks.
.Retail.. buyers, accounting, typists, stockroom, pricing, accounting, salespersons, personnel... don't exist.
.Humanities, ecology, sociology, history, religion - low, low pay.
.It goes on... through almost all 5000 major professions.
...............................................
Part 2
Business...
Which used to be based on planning for increased production, growth, and building for the future... is now:
.Concentrated on the bottom line. Reduce costs. Reduce Payroll. Mechanize to eliminate people.
.Short term everything and virtually no long term planning.
.Production no longer a major concern, or part of company value. Instead of automatic transmissions, a larger rearview screen.
.Dumb down people jobs. Experience consists of a 20 minute training program.
......................................................
Part 3
Education...
.A natural result of parts 1 & 2, job descriptions become cookie cutter, specialized, using cumulative experience in the core business to define responsibilities and define measurable performance standards.
.Currently, with some exceptions, advanced higher education courses of study are becoming less important to many, if not most businesses... especially in the more intense, creative and forward looking technical aspects.
......................................................
Conclusion:
.The new workforce becomes human/robotic. Lowers the premium on experience, or specialized skills.
.Fewer jobs for people.
.Lower wages. Less security.
.Business looks for intelligence, adaptability, creativity, and generalized knowledge. Instead of experience, ability to manage with vision and proven worth.
This puts the emphasis on a more generalized education, and a track record of success in previous positions, forcing a change in education priorities... not to liberal arts per se, but more on the new philosophy and needs of an advanced civilization.
In the end, a wide split between the business elite, and a more mobile low(er) class.
Something to consider, when planning a young person's educational path.
The time line is shortening.
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