Re:Why American Workers Without Much Education Are Being Ham...
by normloman on Wednesday April 22, 2015 @03:36PM
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You have to be in a good position just for the option of bootstrapping, and educating yourself. If you're working two jobs just to keep the lights on, you don't have the time or money. And self education doesn't mean much if you can't list a degree on your resume. It's not hopeless, but it's hard!
> People take these jobs because they have no other choice.
You take a job because you have no other choice. You stay at a job past the expiration date because:
* nobody told you that jobs have expiration dates
* you know but think you'll deal with that problem later
...I think it's important for us to create a culture that encourages people to think about their jobs and careers strategically. The broader conversation revolves around statements like "people are stuck" or "they need retraining and/or education". I don't think those statements and attitudes are helping people enough, especially when bootstrapping, self-education, and content creation are cheaper and easier than ever.