Recently, the Guangzhou Civil Affairs Bureau announced a list of proposed hires, among which the list of people to be hired in the cremation chemical industry of the body includes a master's degree in Buddhist studies from Hong Kong Chinese University, a bachelor's degree in architecture from South China University of Technology, etc., which has aroused the attention of public opinion.
In the face of this phenomenon, some netizens expressed their belief that this is a waste of highly educated talents, that is, the so-called "overkill". However, in today's diversified development, should we re-examine the relationship between academic qualifications and career choices, and how to view this phenomenon of "overkilling"?
In this regard, Sina Kandian deliberately made a micro-interaction on the hot topic of #Is it overkill for a master of philosophy to do the cremation of the remains#. Let's take a look at your options:
Although the result is still 11 hours to end, but the current situation shows that a total of 3061 bloggers participated, of which 62.5% think that the work is not divided into high and low, this part of the netizens think that "no matter what kind of work, as long as he likes it", "just right, the biggest role of philosophy is to look at life and death", "professional is very right". And 34.5% think that it is overkill, and this part of the netizens believes that "the depreciation of academic qualifications may be due to the fact that they have not learned the real thing, and they have to do unskilled work in order to survive", "this kind of work can be done by students, and it is a pure waste of talent to use master's students"; and in the end, the remaining 3% of netizens chose others.
As the saying goes, "people make the best use of their talents and make the best use of them," and only in the most suitable space for development can talents give full play to their professional advantages and wisdom. In this sense, highly educated talents take the initiative to reduce their attitude, which not only reflects the valuable rationality of employment, but also shows a good career planning: in the basic field where talents are most needed, "big materials" not only have "great use", but also can be used as a big responsibility, and have a lot to do. Here are a few typical examples of "overkill", but without exception, they all make an extraordinary career in an ordinary position.
Like "Peking University Master of Laws resigned as a civil servant and returned to his hometown to farm", "Peking University graduated and sold pork", "Tsinghua University postdoctoral officer worked as a traffic police officer for 15 years without mistakes and omissions", "Tsinghua Peking University doctoral students applied for middle school teachers", "graduate students graduate to deliver takeaways", etc., after these incidents appeared in the newspapers, many netizens called "overkill", "incredible", "waste of talents!!", do you think so?
First of all, we need to recognize that academic qualifications do not equate to the whole of vocational ability. The education received by the MPhil has cultivated a deep theoretical literacy and critical thinking skills, which play an irreplaceable role in daily life and work. However, this does not mean that MPhil can only work in jobs that are directly related to their specialty. In fact, a person's career choice is influenced by a variety of factors, including interests, abilities, market demand, etc. Therefore, the choice of MPhil to work in the cremation of corpses may be based on personal interests, career development planning, and knowledge of the industry.
We should note that with the refinement of the social division of labor, career choices are also diversified. The refinement of the social division of labor and the diversification of career choices make all walks of life require different types of talents. Although the cremation chemical industry seems to be an ordinary worker position, it actually requires certain professional knowledge and skills. The addition of the Master of Philosophy may be able to bring new thinking and development to the industry. At the same time, it also reflects the inclusiveness and openness of contemporary society to career choices, and people are no longer bound by academic qualifications, but pay more attention to the development of personal interests and abilities.
Moreover, there is no simple correspondence between academic qualifications and career choices. Highly educated people engaged in seemingly ordinary jobs does not necessarily mean that academic qualifications are wasted. Instead, this choice may be a rational career plan that aims to enrich one's life experience and career skills through work experience in different fields. In addition, with the development of society and the advancement of technology, many traditional industries are also constantly transforming and upgrading, and the demand for talents is also changing. Therefore, we cannot simply measure the value of a person's profession by their academic qualifications.
Of course, we can't ignore the important role of academic qualifications in career development. A high degree often means a broader career development space and a higher career starting point. However, this does not mean that everyone has to pursue a high degree or that those with a high degree of education must pursue a high-end career. Everyone's development path is unique, and we should respect everyone's career choices and development directions.
The Master of Philosophy is not simply "overkill" in the cremation of the deceased. We should look at the relationship between academic qualifications and career choices from a pluralistic perspective, and recognize the diversity of career choices and the uniqueness of personal development. At the same time, we should also encourage and support people to choose the right career according to their own interests and abilities, so as to achieve the unity of personal value and social value. In this process, society should provide a more equitable and inclusive professional environment where everyone has the opportunity to reach their potential and talents.