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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hartfire · 61-69
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.