Originally posted by NewAge:
This is a part of globalisation. No one can run away from it.
The problem with upgrading is that seldom employer will tolerate it especially if u work in a factory. If they want u to do OT n u refuse they can easily replace u. This apply to many blue collar job.
Like what my father always say solve the most pressing problem first. U either upgrade yrself or work to feed yrself. Certainly ppl will choose the later and try to solve the pressing issue when the time comes.
correct, we shouldn't be so naive as to believe that upgrading will automatically lead to employment or prevention of job loss.
experience in the developed countries shows that globalisation has caused job loss for both the blue and white collar workers. the govt of these countries usually have to provide a safety net for their jobless while they try to create more jobs.