The Youtube video had many similar themes to the Friedman reading. One thing i took from it was the deconstruction of the thought that we are America the greatest country in the world, dominating every aspect of life. I mean personally i still feel very patriotic abide by this, but both sources found a way to humble America. India and China cast a very long shadow. It is foolish not to credit them as a super power. The globalization of these countries continues to grow.
One item that completely reminded me of Friedman was the slide that said "The top 10 jobs that will be in demand in 2010 did not exist in 2004." This is to say we are constantly updating, creating new jobs.
This stresses how important it is to be adaptable. "We are currently preparing students for jobs that do not exist, using technologies that have not been invented yet."
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Midler's
I think what Friedman is saying is that the new middle class will be the idea creators. Those who have a job that is not fungible, unable to be outsourced.
He says that a lot of the jobs of the future have not even been created yet. We are in a world of constant expansion and upgrading. "You have to constantly upgrade your skills."
The standard for middle class has certainly risen. It is a constantly adapting process to stay a float in this competitive job market. "My parents use to say to me 'Tom, finish your dinner- people in China and India are starving. My advice to you is 'finish your homework-people in China and India are starving for your jobs."
The untouchables are people who should aspire to be, they are people whose jobs can not be outsourced. The four categories are:
1) Special workers i.e. Michael Jordan, Bill gates (no can recreate Michael Jordan's jump shot).
2) Specialized workers. Knowledge workers that can not be easily digitized and transferred to lower-wage locations (brain surgeon, cutting edge computer architect).
3) Anchored workers. Job must be done in a specific location (Barber, maid, nurse).
4) Adaptable worker. Able to constantly acquire new skills.
That is what it is to be part of Friedman's midler's they are the untouchables. A class of idea created jobs with an adaptable nature.
He says that a lot of the jobs of the future have not even been created yet. We are in a world of constant expansion and upgrading. "You have to constantly upgrade your skills."
The standard for middle class has certainly risen. It is a constantly adapting process to stay a float in this competitive job market. "My parents use to say to me 'Tom, finish your dinner- people in China and India are starving. My advice to you is 'finish your homework-people in China and India are starving for your jobs."
The untouchables are people who should aspire to be, they are people whose jobs can not be outsourced. The four categories are:
1) Special workers i.e. Michael Jordan, Bill gates (no can recreate Michael Jordan's jump shot).
2) Specialized workers. Knowledge workers that can not be easily digitized and transferred to lower-wage locations (brain surgeon, cutting edge computer architect).
3) Anchored workers. Job must be done in a specific location (Barber, maid, nurse).
4) Adaptable worker. Able to constantly acquire new skills.
That is what it is to be part of Friedman's midler's they are the untouchables. A class of idea created jobs with an adaptable nature.
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Friedman Chapter 5
In Chapter 5 Friedman raises the question "Will free trade benefit America as a whole? It seems that so many jobs are going up for grabs." He answers that yes even though many jobs are being outsourced to India and China this creates more business and in return brings for more jobs. He disbars the lump theory that there is only a certain amount of jobs in this world and that they can get taken up. We live in an expanding world and the bigger the companies get, the more innovative jobs they need.
Friedman says "Those American low-skilled workers doing fungible jobs-jobs that can easily be moved to China- will have a problem."
Idea-based workers do well in this globalization. Based on this, America has and will stay successful for it prides itself on idea-based products.
Friedman says "Those American low-skilled workers doing fungible jobs-jobs that can easily be moved to China- will have a problem."
Idea-based workers do well in this globalization. Based on this, America has and will stay successful for it prides itself on idea-based products.
A little confused
I am a little confused right now. I am reading freedman and he has got to his example of comparing America and China. He is explaining how more complex jobs and special needs are created but i do not understand his example.
"But if you look at the prize they are going after, it is now a much expanded and more complex market. It went from a market of 100 people to a market of 1,100 people, with many more needs and wants. So it should be win-win for both the American and Chinese knowledge workers."
Why?
Actually as i wrote this first paragraph i felt a moment of clarity, but still i am a little confused. I think what he is saying is that the bigger the pool of people, the more jobs present themselves because the market becomes more complex and in need of special things.
I will read more and see if this clears itself up.
"But if you look at the prize they are going after, it is now a much expanded and more complex market. It went from a market of 100 people to a market of 1,100 people, with many more needs and wants. So it should be win-win for both the American and Chinese knowledge workers."
Why?
Actually as i wrote this first paragraph i felt a moment of clarity, but still i am a little confused. I think what he is saying is that the bigger the pool of people, the more jobs present themselves because the market becomes more complex and in need of special things.
I will read more and see if this clears itself up.
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