Unemployment & youth - unemployment is a global problem

[suvan]

Unemployment is a state of no usage of valuable available human resources.Now unemployment is a global problem.All most all countries are facing this problem.The more the unemployment problem in a country,the less the proper utilization of educated youths & hence the less economic growth of the country.The socio-economic consequences of unemployment are too dangerous.It forces the youths to go in illegal ways to earn money.

So it's tooooo... essential for governments to keep the unemployment rate within a limit.So what remedial measures the government should take to control this problem ?

[Dante's Peak]

In my country, most of the people here don’t have a decent job, meaning that they aren’t satisfied with their job if they got one.

I think that the best thing to do to fight unemployment is to have those unemployed to work online. This will solve most of the unemployment. I have heard that many are making money online now.

[dialge]

I've notice a weird thing about young people that are exposed to the elements of low income or unemployed parents.

It is having a positive effect on them as far as making them use their gifts of youthful pyshical health to get out there and go. They realize that they can't sponge off of a broke parent and this helps them go after their goal.

[Gloria]

"Unemployment and the youth" is a big problem in America. Not that there are no jobs but maybe the youths are not ready to take those jobs. The situation is quite different in Africa. Education in Africa is very expensive these days and only the rich can afford. However, after university, most graduates end up working in cocoa farms. there are no jobs and you end up almost nobody even with the degree and that is very sad.

[dialge]

Why don't they just forgoe the college and start earning at a younger age. Do they have to have the African College education before even being allowed to work in the farming?

Here in the USA where I live, several of my uncles never completed grade school because they were forced into farming to help support the needs of family expenses.

Strange! No win!

[Gloria]

It is good to go to college but college is not the only way to success. However in Africa, even though poverty rate is very high, most Africans struggle to send their children to school because they believe it is the only way to survival. There are just a handful of jobs in Africa and hence getting a job with a college degree is just another story. As you said, farming is another good way to a successful living in America. However, this has another phase in Africa. there are no combine harvestors or tractors to help in the farms and there are no pesticides, etc. to help the crops grow and hence most African farmers grow crops and rear animals just to feed themselves and their families (subsistence farming).

[kingdogol]

Originally Posted by dialge

I've notice a weird thing about young people that are exposed to the elements of low income or unemployed parents.

It is having a positive effect on them as far as making them use their gifts of youthful pyshical health to get out there and go. They realize that they can't sponge off of a broke parent and this helps them go after their goal.

OK and the rich people are given everything and taught about money and how to keep rich.

Therefore it is the massive middleclass age group that can't be bothered working, generation Y. I myself do not see the point in working for a mega corporation that will just cut pay and staff making you their slave and all the smaller places can't afford to higher any staff because of the big places making them close. A weird circle is now in gear thanks to generation w and x where the middle people will phase out and become slaves, then just like back in ancient egypt and rome there will be poor and rich. But this is already the case in many other countries (3rd world) Time to vote for Ron Paul in my opinion. You Americans need him to stand as a 'One Nation' or 'Independent' candidate. He will set good examples and change the course of the world.

[surfville10]

That's true, unemployment rate increases year by year. Considering that each year, universities produces thousands of graduates and there is no assurance for these people of they could find a good job. I guess, job fair should be conducted regularly to help unemployed people to get a job.

[jessy4u]

As you said un-empoyment is a global problem.
Unfortunately it has grown more recently because of the increase rate.
If a person or youth who has completed his education, doesn't get a job, his family might suffer severly if they are from middle class or poor.

[harpreet_singh]

The maximum impact on economy and growth of a country is by the youth.The problem of youth unemployment is rapidly assuming dangerous proportions in many countries as their economies and educational systems are unable to accommodate these numbers of youth. In many developing countries even low levels of economic growth are not predicted, and thus limit their labor absorptive capacity.

[lineil]

In my personal opinion, unemployment depends on ourselves. If a person is not contented of not having income at all, then he will find ways to have income. Being employed will solve his problem. I think unemployment is the result of people who are very lazy to find a job. And this lazy people are those who are on the streets blaming the government for having no work.

[trekjunkie]

One of the biggest problems that the youth face in America when it comes to unemployment is thed status of the economic situation. It turns out that a lot of the adults are now working at places that normally hire kids. There are no more teens working at McDonalds and at the clothing stores in the malls. Now it is the mother of 3 and the father that has to make rent that are taking these jobs.

[K1nS]

Originally Posted by suvan

Unemployment is a state of no usage of valuable available human resources.Now unemployment is a global problem.All most all countries are facing this problem.The more the unemployment problem in a country,the less the proper utilisation of educated youths & hence the less economic growth of the country.The socio-economic consequences of unemployment are too dangerous.It forces the youths to go in illegal ways to earn money.

So it's tooooo... essential for governments to keep the unemployment rate within a limit.So what remedial measures the government should take to control this problem ?

I feel the financial crisis has a big role in this. Everyone is worried about money these days, jobs are getting less frequent. People are cutting down on alot of stuff to try and save money. I think if this gets any worse then yeah, it will cause people to do illegal things to get money, but not just young people, all ages.

[evolva]

Originally Posted by suvan

Unemployment is a state of no usage of valuable available human resources.Now unemployment is a global problem.All most all countries are facing this problem.The more the unemployment problem in a country,the less the proper utilisation of educated youths & hence the less economic growth of the country.The socio-economic consequences of unemployment are too dangerous.It forces the youths to go in illegal ways to earn money.

So it's tooooo... essential for governments to keep the unemployment rate within a limit.So what remedial measures the government should take to control this problem ?

Basically Unemployment depends on two factors the nations population and the its GNP . In our country like India , the GNP is good but the Population is extreme so the unemployment rate is very high

in Countries like USA and UK their GNP is Very high as compared to its population so Unemployment there is very low

[DarkTimes]

Well the youth is constantly tempted to do illegal things to make easy cash, so unemployment isn't the central cause of it, but if things don't get better, it won't only be the youth but everyone else as well.

There are already adults out there who have taken the wrong path in making a living.

[Peter]

Economic and financial conditions of a nation are considered as its pillars.Unemployment is a major factor which is destroying these pillars.Almost all countries are facing this problem.Unemployment is biggest obstacle in path of progress of a country.

[John9]

Unemployed youths is the result of laziness in most cases. So you can't afford a high-paid job. Why not just go for the low-paid ones. As long as you get some money. Some youths are too picky.

[Oasis]

Just like some wise members here said, there are always ways to get employed or to find money. But most people especially youths think that they don't deserve to do certain jobs. And they only want certain jobs. Usually it's because they don't want low-prestige jobs or jobs that don't match their expectations. They simply just give up on finding a job and choose to be unemployed instead.

[Geminiamp]

I'm in the US and I feel that there wouldn't so be many unemployed if we had problems that worked. When I had my son 4 years ago I had to get on Welfare for a month and that system is a joke.

I am a educated person with a viable degree and they suggested I go and apply at a fast food restaurant. I got a well paying job in about 2 weeks and got off assistance, but others aren't so lucky.

I think that they need to evaluate people more and get them what they need, whether it's more training or a resume. Not to mention if there is a state job available then they should hire people that are qualified and then there would be less people trying to exist on public assistance.

[aasim]

Yeah there is unemployment in almost all the countries... Many of the deserving candidates for the job are unemployed, their potential is going waste... the best thing now is to work online or make their own websites or if they have the money power they can start of with their own business but yes the idea of the business must be great...

[jyo10]

Education could include such education and knowledge that is helpful in adding to one's skill-set such that he doesn't find himself at a loss when looking for jobs and appearing for interviews conducted by different employers. Online opportunities do offer a workable solution to the problem of unemployment. With increased Internet penetration, the trend is sure to catch up.

[bluesnow]

I think that the slow economy may be a factor for the unemployment problem. Yes, unemployment leads to slower economic growth, but slow economic growth leads to unemployment as well. It can come either ways.

I don't think its too much for those educated youths to have an expectation for their salary or type of jobs. The reason for education is to get a better paying job in order to earn more money afterall, so its not wrong for them to expect certain range of salaries. If not there's no point in them studying in order to get a higher certificate.

Some countries give off unemployment benefits and this may cause people to take a 'relax attitude'. Why work when I can survive without working?:p So doing away with such policies may be a way to encourage more people to work and reduce the problem of unemployment.

[crowhit]

The best way is to decrease the quotas and fire those corrupt people.
Instead good, honest and hard working people should be employed.

My country has many poor people who are ready to do any job, but they don't get any opportunities.

[TwistedHe]

I was watching MSNBC just a few night ago and they said that 519,000 people filed for unemployment just last week. that was a total of 3,900,000 that had filed in just this past year.

I think today's youth just doesn't want to work, or should I say a lot of them don't.

There is still jobs in my area but there far and few in between. and a lot of Temporary services has popped up all over the place. Companies buy contracts with these services and then only offer the lowest wage to the ones who register and the service hires them for the position and then when the season is over they let them go.

This happens a lot especially around the holidays, with the temporary services.

[zowie]

Government should not exert too much control with this regard. They should let the private companies operate their business in a successful manner. When the companies are given the freedom to run their operations without much bureaucratic intervention and government controls, the companies thrive to their fullest potential and enough jobs will be created.

[oxis]

Unemployment in most cases, is caused when one gives more emphasis in believing in the so-called FATE. Based on my observations, some if not most of the degree holders don't go seriously with job hunting. Because they believe in fate, they believe that looking for job is not something to sweat on nor something to get tired of. For them, if they have the most of fate and the best of luck, they could have the job which others are fighting for and quarelling with, without going into queue for interview or falling in line for examination.

[cena_john]

Unemployment will always be there in whichever country you can think of but it should be limited. It is a fact that all the youth are not well trained to do a job. But still the industry and the government should do their best to curb it. Also the youth of today need to be ready to grab each and every opportunity available

[jessika]

i wish i really could give a sure short remedy to such a wide spread and huge problem. governments like USA have already taken steps like unemployment insurance though it's just a temporary measure but in developing countries like India, the situation is quite grave and the numbers are large. government must clear the old slot of passed outs on new projects and male place for new ones as well.

[mteager]

There need to be incentives for people to work rather than just claiming benefits. Schools should be focusing more on getting children ready for employment as well so there isn't such a shock when it happens.

Of course if there are no jobs then none of that really matters

[nishant20]

in india, in today's time, unemployment is increasing at a very rapid rate.
the main causes could be as follows
=>population is quite huge but the number of jobs are limited leading to involuntary employment
=>lack of education provided to the youth(referring to rural areas of the country)
=>due to voluntary employment i.e those who are getting jobs are not taking it because of unsatisfied wage or salary