Letter to my African Youths

LETTER TO MY AFRICAN YOUTHS!

By Dr. Samuel Nsubuga 

Keep your Degree and Diploma in a safe custody for future opportunity, and engage in entrepreneur skills, otherwise you will die poor.

Most of the educated people in Kenya are poor. Majority of the educated earn less than ksh30,000 (299.25USD)for a salary before tax and other deductions. When the deductions are put into consideration, the net salary comes to around ksh25,000 (249.30USD).The net salary then suffers from loan deductions of up to ksh10,000 (99.75USD)leaving the salary at around ksh15,000(149.63USD)The landlord then demands for his ksh4,000(39.90USD)and monthly shopping takes away ksh 8,000(79.80USD) leaving one with a ksh 3,000(29.93USD).That is in Exclusion of bus fare. The whole salary is gone and borrowed money starts operating. The borrowed money includes short loans and salary advances.

The difference between poverty and prosperity is property. A prosperous person has property to his name while a poverty stricken person has no property to show. Using this understanding, therefore, most of the degree holders are poverty stricken, borrowing money to buy chicken and chips, pizza, and a car.

The biggest excuse for getting paid such low amounts of money and having to sit and work for another person for 30 days is THE DEGREE that one possesses and that’s all. This has made most of the degree holders very poor to poverty stricken and will die that way most likely. A degree holder does not know how to generate money unless that money is generated for the employer. A degree holder is so dependent on the salary that he can do anything to get a job but will not think of starting a business of his own to employ others.

Interesting Facts!

1.  A degree holder is not prepared to sell chips but is very happy to work for hungry lion (companies). 

2.  A degree holder is not prepared to sell popcorn in the street but is very happy to work for Hotel outlets in the cities and towns.

3. A degree holder is not prepared to sell second hand clothes but is very happy to be employed by insurance company which the business of selling out the business and looking for customers in a scorching Sun.

4. A degree holder is not prepared to make ksh150,000(1496.25USD)monthly doing his own business but is very happy to work at the till in a bank getting paid ksh 25,000.(249.38USD)

5. A degree holder is not prepared to start a company and grow it in two to three years but will spend three years searching for a job.

6. A degree holder is not prepared to sell food to students but will be happy to be reporting to a boss with no qualifications as Office Assistant as long as he is paid ksh30,000(299.25USD)for a salary.

7. A degree holder is so eager to get out of this country and work in another country than spend time to develop his own country.

8. A degree holder staying in a foreign land (Kenyan) is very keen to condemn Kenyans but never contributing to the development of this country.

9. A Kenyan degree holder would rather sweep the streets of London or USA than start a business to make money in her father land – others work in people’s homes doing some work (cleaners).

10. A degree holder in Kenya will watch porn on his laptop but never sit to write a book using the same laptop to sell and make money.

11. A degree holder will blame the government for lack of jobs even after he was on government bursary for him to have his degree.

12. Kenya is blessed with young people who have master’s degree and others are doctors in different technical fields such as IT and Engineering but all of them have failed to create a cartoon character or develop a movie from the same instead very happy to buy Tom and Jerry for their children thereby promoting American and UK.

During my student life at Kenyatta University, there was a lady in our university from a very humble background who could not construct a proper English statement. She sold Coke, Fanta and Sprite at ksh80(0.8USD)each making a profit of ksh10(0.10USD)on each drink. She also sold chips at ksh50(0.50USD) making a profit of ksh17(0.17USD) on each portion. Not less than 80 students bought chips and a drank every single day. This means she makes a profit of ksh 27(0.27USD)for a drink and chips and a total profit of ksh2,160(21.6USD)per day…every single day. In ten days she makes a profit of ksh21,600(216USD) in thirty days ksh64,800 (648USD)

The degree holder working in a bank at the till gets a salary not more than ksh45,000 (450USD)every month.

Why are the degree holders poor?

Because they have decided to pride themselves in a degree and failed to think better than a man who does not have even a certificate to his name.

Degree holders spend their time liking articles on linkedIn and facebook but never have any care in the world to implement what they like. Poverty starts from the mind, a mind that just likes things but never to implement those things.

If you want to progress, keep that degree and start thinking better than someone without a degree. There's no white collar Job anywhere brother or sister.

Be prepared to get your hands dirty and work like an ox for your business. Your hard work will pay off.

Thank you

Justice Deyugs®

-Opinion polymath-

Is Your Job at Risk of Automation?

Is Your Job at Risk of Automation? CAREER PLANNING CAREER CHOICES

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BY ALISON DOYLE Updated September 16, 2019

Are you in danger of losing your job to automation? According to a study by the consulting firm McKinsey & Company, roughly one in three U.S. workers could cede some of their tasks or entire jobs to robots and other artificial intelligence by 2030.

Employers are expected to rely increasingly on computers to do jobs that humans currently perform. About half of all employees’ tasks could become automated using today’s technology. Because computers are generally less expensive, less prone to error, and more proficient in some areas than human employees, it's clear that the future of work will increasingly involve robots.

While this might sound alarming, the study emphasizes that most human jobs will change rather than disappear completely. What does this mean for you and the future of your job? How can you prepare for the rise of robots in the workplace? Make sure you know what jobs and skills are likely to be taken over by automated workers and expand your skill set so you can perform tasks that robots cannot.

Which Jobs Will Robots Take Over?

Rest assured that many jobs will continue to exist even as tasks become more automated. McKinsey finds that less than 5% of jobs are likely to be entirely taken over by robotics and other computers.

Instead, computers will take over particular tasks that they can complete more efficiently or cost-effectively than humans. These include predictable or repetitive work, physical tasks, machine operation, and data processing and collecting. Artificial intelligence is transforming many industries and will have a significant impact on healthcare careers, for example.

People across all levels of education and at all stages in their careers will see some of their tasks taken over by computers. However, these changes will impact certain industries more than others. Some sectors that are most likely to experience a steep rise in automated workers include the following:

Construction

The good news is that construction jobs are growing due to today’s increased demand for new buildings, improved roadways, and other infrastructure development. However, some construction tasks are ideal for robots. These include any predictable physical labor, such as construction equipment operation, demolition, and basic installation and repair of materials.

Jobs and tasks that require more expertise, including complex installations and repairs, and construction site management, will likely not be replaced by robots any time soon.

Food Service

The food service industry is already seeing a rise in automation. This is particularly the case in fast-food restaurants, which typically focus on speed and efficiency. Computers can help customers place orders and make payments. They can also perform basic repetitive tasks in the back of the house, including dishwashing and even some food prep.

However, people will continue to fill food service jobs that involve creativity and skill (like chefs and cooks, particularly at fine dining restaurants) and human interaction (like waiters at restaurants that emphasize customer service). Management positions, too, will still require real people with strong supervisory skills.

Manufacturing

Robots have had a presence in manufacturing for decades, led by the auto industry. That presence is expanding rapidly as technology improves and costs of robotics drop. Many jobs in manufacturing (including assembler, fabricator, machinist, and more) involve completing repetitive, predictable tasks. Machines are already taking over at least some portions of these jobs, and that trend will likely continue.

Office Administration

People who work in administrative and office support perform many duties that could be taken over by computers—and in some cases, they already have been. Tasks such as booking appointments, answering straightforward phone calls, entering data, and generating reports are the types of predictable jobs computers can do, or might soon be able to.

Administrative jobs range from secretaries to paralegals to office managers , and many of them still involve human qualities that will probably be difficult to automate.

Retail

Many big-box retail chains have already automated some tasks. Automated checkout services have become increasingly common, but that's only the beginning. Robots and other computers are beginning to be used for basic tasks like stocking shelves, checking inventory, and cleaning aisles. Of course, stores that emphasize customer service will still hire human salespeople to interact with clients.

Beyond these industries are many other jobs that are likely to be increasingly replaced by computers, including delivery services, bank tellers, insurance underwriters, and more.

Which Jobs Are Safe?

Certain tasks cannot yet be replicated particularly well by a computer. For example, computers cannot express empathy or interact with people in the way humans can. Therefore, jobs that involve caring for others (including nurses, psychologists, teachers, social workers, and more) are generally safe from automation.

Any position that requires directly managing other people will likely also avoid automation. That is because robots and computers don’t have the emotional intelligence and skills to supervise humans (at least for now). Jobs that involve creativity—writers, artists, graphic designers—are also less likely to become automated.

While many tasks that involve predictable work will become automated, this is not the case for work in unpredictable environments. For example, jobs that take place outdoors (such as gardening) or jobs working with unpredictable populations (like young children) will be harder to automate.

Any job that requires extensive education and/or expertise is also less likely to be taken over by robotics. Keep in mind, though, that certain tasks within each of these jobs could still be automated. The human touch of nurses and doctors will remain essential, for example, but computers may increasingly be used to read X-rays and diagnose patients.

How to Prepare for Automation

Don’t let this information scare you or cause you to drop everything and quit your job. There are plenty of steps you can take to ensure job security in an increasingly automated world.

Pick up new skills: Take the time to develop skills that robots cannot perform. Develop your problem-solving ability, your management skills , your creativity, and your emotional intelligence. If you can highlight these skills, you will make yourself an invaluable member of any team (and an employee not easily replaced by a computer).

Go back to school : Jobs that require more education are less likely to be replaced by robots, in part because it would take too much time and energy to teach all of that information to a computer. Going back to school to specialize in a particular topic related to your job is a great way to make yourself indispensable. Consider how to change careers without going back to school or find a

short-term training program to expand your skillset.

Practice adaptability: While you may not lose your job to a robot, you might see a change in your day-to-day duties. Make sure to convey to your employer that you are flexible , adaptable, and willing to change and take on new tasks. Also, prepare to eventually work alongside more computers and robots than you do now. Employers will be impressed if you can adapt to this changing workforce with ease and with an open mind.

Join the robots : With the rise in automation will also come new job opportunities. For example, people will have to develop, build, troubleshoot, and oversee computers in the workplace. If you are interested in computers and robotics, consider a career in which you would work alongside them.

Don’t worry : Keep in mind that the McKinsey report stated that most jobs will not be lost to robots—instead, many tasks might change. Therefore, do not panic. There is no need to leave your current job out of fear that one day you will be replaced by a machine. Instead, focus on doing your best work, practice being adaptable and open-minded, and continue developing your skills.

https://www.thebalancecareers.com/robot-takeover-is-your-job-at-risk-of-automation-4169632