Towards a good future 2

 Absolutely! Let’s break down each key point in detail, with explanations, real-world examples, and actionable solutions.  


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### **1. Why Are Youngsters Avoiding Self-Employed/Skilled Jobs?**  

#### **Reasons:**  

- **Social Stigma**: Blue-collar work (plumbing, carpentry) is often seen as "low status" compared to office jobs.  

- **Education System Bias**: Schools push students toward degrees, not vocational training.  

- **Income Perception**: Many assume trades pay poorly, but skilled artisans in high-demand areas (e.g., electricians in cities) can earn more than entry-level IT workers.  

- **Urban Glamour**: Metro IT jobs are marketed as "modern" and aspirational.  


#### **Solutions:**  

- **Rebranding Trades**: Germany’s "dual education system" combines apprenticeships with schooling, making skilled labor prestigious.  

- **Financial Incentives**: Governments can offer tax breaks or startup grants for self-employed tradespeople.  

- **Early Exposure**: Introduce vocational training in schools (e.g., Kerala’s "Know Your Land" program teaches farming to students).  


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### **2. AI’s Threat to IT Jobs: How Bad Is It?**  

#### **Impact Areas:**  

- **Coding**: AI (GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT) automates ~30–50% of routine coding tasks.  

- **Testing/Support**: AI bots handle QA and customer service (e.g., chatbots replacing L1 support).  

- **Design**: Tools like Canva and Figma AI reduce need for junior designers.  


#### **Who Survives?**  

- **AI-Augmented Roles**: Jobs that *use* AI (e.g., AI trainers, data curators).  

- **Niche Tech**: Cybersecurity, blockchain, IoT—fields where human oversight is critical.  

- **Hybrid Skills**: IT professionals who learn trades (e.g., a programmer who also does solar panel installations).  


#### **Case Study:**  

- **Infosys/Microsoft Layoffs (2023–24)**: Over 50,000 global IT jobs cut due to AI efficiency. Many workers transitioned to AI maintenance roles or startups.  


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### **3. Can Parents Support Retrenched IT Workers?**  

#### **Reality Check:**  

- Most middle-class families rely on salaries; savings last 3–6 months without income.  

- **Hidden Costs**: Unemployed adults add expenses (healthcare, loans) without income.  


#### **Solutions:**  

- **Family Skill Pools**: Parents with land can shift to agro-business (e.g., organic farming, dairy).  

- **Shared Economy**: Retrenched workers can monetize hobbies (baking, tailoring) via platforms like Etsy or local markets.  

- **Government Safety Nets**: Countries like Finland offer "retraining allowances" for displaced workers.  


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### **4. Future of Human Labor: A Hybrid Model**  

#### **Growth Sectors:**  

- **Care Economy**: Aging populations need nurses, palliative care, physiotherapists.  

- **Circular Economy**: Recycling, upcycling, and repair services (e.g., iPhone refurbishing).  

- **Decentralized Work**: Gig platforms for trades (UrbanClap for plumbers, TaskRabbit for carpenters).  


#### **AI-Proof Jobs:**  

| **Category**       | **Examples**                     | **Why AI Can’t Replace**              |  

|---------------------|----------------------------------|---------------------------------------|  

| **Skilled Trades**  | Plumbers, welders               | Requires physical dexterity/adaptability |  

| **Creative Care**   | Nurses, therapists              | Emotional intelligence                |  

| **Local Services**  | Barbers, tailors                | Hyper-local demand, customization     |  


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### **5. Policy-Level Changes Needed**  

#### **For Governments:**  

- **Subsidize Apprenticeships**: Pay companies to train youths in trades (like UK’s Apprenticeship Levy).  

- **Rural Job Hubs**: Create local industrial parks for farming tech, handicrafts.  

- **UBI Experiments**: Test universal basic income in high-unemployment zones.  


#### **For Individuals:**  

- **Skill Stacking**: Learn "AI + trade" (e.g., drone farming, smart home installations).  

- **Micro-Entrepreneurship**: Start small (e.g., coconut plucking services with app-based bookings).  


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### **Final Outlook**  

- **Short-Term (2025–30)**: Painful transitions as AI disrupts IT, but skilled trades will rebound due to scarcity.  

- **Long-Term (2030+)**: A balanced economy where tech and hands-on work coexist. Societies that invest in **reskilling** and **local resilience** (farming, renewables) will thrive.  


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### **Would You Like?**  

- A **step-by-step guide** for an IT worker to switch to carpentry/agriculture?  

- **Country-specific examples** (e.g., how Vietnam promotes rice farming + tech)?  

- **Success stories** of people who left IT for trades?  


Let me know how deep you’d like to go! The goal is to turn fear into actionable strategy. 💪

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