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In a pool of high unemployment, underemployment and general stagnancy in the labour sector, the atmosphere to be creative is often foggy. This sadly is the situation for many. It’s no news that there are very few jobs and thriving industries compared with the available manpower and according to statistics, 80 per cent of our population is below the age of 35, we are bottom heavy! In addition to this, many mergers and acquisitions have occurred and may still occur within the banking, insurance, aviation and public sectors who are all users of labour – adding to the high number of unemployed due to rightsizing and downsizing. In the public sector for example, retrenchment is the norm while the industrial and manufacturing sectors are yet to take off on a strong note. So what does one do when it seems there is very little to choose from? I suggest you create something! Isn’t this what we may all eventually do since job security is no longer guaranteed? In other developed parts of the world, technology and outsourcing of labour are the main causes of job insecurity and even though in our environment we may not need to worry about that for now one thing is sure though, a state of emergency is likely to be declared in the future if the labour market feels inadequate. In all candour, the more we demand for speed, convenience and information, the more likely it is that creating something (meeting needs) will become more popular because the something you create, needless to say, revolves around demand and supply. It always will.
So, are you simply changing jobs or career and finding the transition difficult or you recently graduated from the university, served your nation and are now looking to settle down in the world of work? Have you just been laid off at work because the company you worked for had to shut down or you were included in a downsizing exercise? Even worse, have you just been made redundant and are struggling to come to terms with it? Have you been told you are above 40 and may not get a chance of been in paid employment ever again? Which ever the case may be, the present situation of the job market may not be too encouraging. This is why I suggest creativity should be at the forefront.
Being creative is an attractive advantage that many are not willing to go through the process. Instead of surfing our way through the densely populated job market in a bid to build some sort of career, we should begin to look at other ways of recognizing the potential that lie within our interests, hobbies, abilities, aptitude and vocation that can be presented as opportunities. Rather than see challenges and difficulty, we need to start exercising our creative juices in some activity till something shows up! This may just be the road to discovering that perfect career. What do you think?
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Adeshola Komolafe
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SAVE OUR FUTURE
Abuja
Nigeria
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Email: adesholakomolafe@yahoo.com
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