Ma Yun once said something like this:
There is no shortage of universities, research institutes, and postdoctoral fellows in China. There are already many universities in our country, and what is really scarce are high-quality vocational and technical schools. There are 1.4 billion people in China, not everyone needs to be admitted to university to contribute to society, many people need to go to vocational schools to learn skills that can directly serve society!
It is also true that university graduates are facing unprecedented pressure to find employment, while at the same time there is a shortage of tens of millions of skilled workers. This phenomenon makes one wonder: why is society so averse to technical work in the era of the knowledge economy?
Hidden behind this is a misunderstanding and bias about technical work.
We must face up to the fact that the importance of technical work to the development of society cannot be overstated. Skilled workers are the cornerstone of the functioning of modern society, and they use their hands and wisdom to create value for society. However, in the eyes of many people, technical work is often seen as synonymous with "low-end", "hard" or even "no future". This bias stems not only from a misunderstanding of technical work, but also from the values and educational orientation of society.
First of all, a big reason why technical jobs are undervalued is the excessive cult of "knowledge" in society. In the eyes of many, only the "white-collar workers" who sit in the office and hold the pen in their hands are the real intellectuals, while skilled workers are often excluded. This concept ignores the complexity and professionalism of technical work, as well as the wisdom and talent of skilled workers in their actual work. In fact, technical jobs also require a wealth of knowledge and skills, and often require more in-depth professional learning and hands-on experience.
Second, society's prejudice against skilled jobs also stems from discrimination against "manual labor." In many people's minds, manual labor is inferior, while technical work often requires more physical effort and energy. This bias ignores the value and meaning of manual labor, as well as the dedication and contribution of skilled workers in their work. In fact, manual labor is an important foundation for social development, and skilled workers create wealth and value for society through their own efforts and sweat. Their work should not only be respected and recognized, but also treated and guaranteed accordingly.
Finally, society's prejudice against tech jobs also stems from the issue of educational orientation. In the current education system, we tend to pay too much attention to the teaching of theoretical knowledge and ignore the cultivation of students' practical ability. This educational model leads to a lack of interest and understanding of technical work among many students, as well as prejudices and misunderstandings about technical work. Therefore, we need to change the education model to focus on cultivating students' practical ability and innovative spirit, so that they can better understand the value and significance of technical work.
The light of technology should not be overlooked. Technical work also requires wisdom and talent, as well as effort and sweat. We should abandon the prejudice and misunderstanding of technical work and re-understand the value and meaning of technical work.
We need to respect the dedication and contribution of skilled workers, improve their treatment and security, and let them get the respect and recognition they deserve. At the same time, we also need to change the education model to focus on cultivating students' practical ability and innovative spirit, so that they can better understand and love technical work. Only in this way can we jointly promote the progress and development of society.