Your thoughts on menial jobs...
Is it a good sign that many shy away from such jobs in developed and now also in developing economies?
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DeWayfarer · 61-69, M
I don't believe that is the case. And for all the reasons that I gave on a previous post of yours.
What is not a good sign is this separation of the classes, where the wealthy all live in one area and the middle class must share with the very poor.
It builds resentment between the poor and the middle class. And the wealthy can avoid the whole situation. Even secludes the wealthy from actually helping with the situation.
What you don't see just simply doesn't exist.
This applies to the middle class and poor as well. For they don't see just how wealthy the very wealthy are.
Also why the middle class are often for the wealthy. They blame their problems on the poor. And don't see that the wealthy don't want any part of either one.
What is not a good sign is this separation of the classes, where the wealthy all live in one area and the middle class must share with the very poor.
It builds resentment between the poor and the middle class. And the wealthy can avoid the whole situation. Even secludes the wealthy from actually helping with the situation.
What you don't see just simply doesn't exist.
This applies to the middle class and poor as well. For they don't see just how wealthy the very wealthy are.
Also why the middle class are often for the wealthy. They blame their problems on the poor. And don't see that the wealthy don't want any part of either one.
I'm not sure.
I think there is far more value in menial jobs than most people seem to acknowledge. What would our society be without the people who clean our streets and offices or who care for those unable to care for themselves?
I've heard of incredibly boring jobs, like checking the weight and roundness of ball bearings on a conveyor belt. Surely robots could do that.
But we will always have about 50% of the population who have less than 100 IQ. These people need both jobs and respect for their contributions.
If the most menial jobs are paid well enough to afford all the basics of a healthy life, there should be no problem with accepting such work.
I think there is far more value in menial jobs than most people seem to acknowledge. What would our society be without the people who clean our streets and offices or who care for those unable to care for themselves?
I've heard of incredibly boring jobs, like checking the weight and roundness of ball bearings on a conveyor belt. Surely robots could do that.
But we will always have about 50% of the population who have less than 100 IQ. These people need both jobs and respect for their contributions.
If the most menial jobs are paid well enough to afford all the basics of a healthy life, there should be no problem with accepting such work.
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