In order to deconsruct the myth of a complete dichonomy between skilled and unskilled workers and then create a new paradigm, we need to understand it origins. A skilled worker has traditionally been associated with specialized training and/or experience or a high amount of skill level that corresponds with higher pay. An unskilled worker has tradionally been associated with fewer or no skills that correspond with lower pay. Practical Definition of a Skill Being able to use what you know effectively in order to complete a specific task well. If you really want to get technical (no pun intended), many things we do every day are a skill we learned. Basic things like walking , talking, driving a car, etc. We forget this until we lose those basic skills and are discover what life is like without these skills. So Why is All This Important?
·0 When we forget that so many of the basic actions we take for granted everyday are learned skills, we lose sight of the fact all of us have things we can do to contribute to others or society as a whole. A unique observation, a word of encouragement, or thought not considered can help someone in need in a way we were unaware of in the moment. These simple things may not be of value in a specific workplace, but in a volunteer activity or community event they could be expressed.
·1 The recognition, value, reception of certain skills depends on the person or people on the receiving end of that particular action(s). Being able to pack boxes of nonperishable food may not be valuable to a business that specializes in financial consulting, but it would be valuable to a social agency that helps feed the poor.
·2 By not holding to such a strict dichonomy of workers (skilled and unskilled), we embrace humility. recognize the potential of everyone to give a valuable contribution somewhere, and discourage the concept of only two separate classes of workers.
·3 From many years of experience in the workforce over many different jobs, I've realized not every job description can fit neatly into "skilled or unskilled." Although it's true that most people may be able to walk, talk, write, etc. But some jobs fall "somewhere in between" skilled and unskilled. They require a degree and/or type of skills unique to their particular sector and/or mission. In Summation
The concept of two separate classes of workers is a matter of perception. It's more beneficial to see that we all have skills we take for granted, we all have a unique contribution somewhere, and that the workforce is better viewed as falling on a scale of degree and type of skills to be offered. Finding My Place
As a personal application of these ideas, I've found a unique place of contribution with a health and wellness company and affiliate marketing. These business ventures also enable me to use my unique skills and start building the life of my dreams. If creating the life of your dreams through affiliate marketing interests you as well, check out these links: https://theinspiredandinformedlife.com/start/home
Your Application So when deconstructing the myth of complete dichonomy between skilled and unskilled workers, are you able to discover and appreciate your unique contribution to others and society as well?