Why doctors, lawyers and not technicians????

[Natural Oleander]

Technicians are not much respected in the society compared to other professions like doctors, lawyers, architects and the like. Why is this so????and what are the advantages and disadvantages of being a technician???

[$tyli$h Executive]

Technicians? But Doctors, engineers and architects are technicians too!

I think you mean the electricians, plumbers, roof repairers etc?

'Respect' is a subjective word. But considering that its proportional to the wage or salary received:

Their value of 'output' is less than that of the engineers etc. An engineer plans the whole building, as a result, he is in charge of the whole building. Whereas, the electrician is only responsible for wiring the electrical points. This results in the former earning more, and thus higher respect.

Personally, I think prioritizing occupations according to 'respect' is wrong. The money is a better measure.

Advantage of being a technician is that you can be creative, and work on your own pace!

[Natural Oleander]

yea i mean building technicians...but the thing is if it yields so little why do people go in for it...is it because of lack of option or love for the field because i think the money is too little to consider

[$tyli$h Executive]

yea i mean building technicians...but the thing is if it yields so little why do people go in for it...is it because of lack of option or love for the field because i think the money is too little to consider

I think its mainly because they do not have the necessary skills to take up a better paying job. For example, a plumber definitely does not have the expertise of an engineer. If he wants, he has to study again and will have to take up an uni course, for which they are too lazy.

[bilal920]

I think its mainly because they do not have the necessary skills to take up a better paying job. For example, a plumber definitely does not have the expertise of an engineer. If he wants, he has to study again and will have to take up an uni course, for which they are too lazy.

its not only lazy tho.. most of em cant afford to pay for the education

[$tyli$h Executive]

its not only lazy tho.. most of em cant afford to pay for the education

An education loan is worthwhile in this case.. But ofc, considering he has the credibility.

[Natural Oleander]

Well i think the main thing is just lack of opportunities

[$tyli$h Executive]

Well i think the main thing is just lack of opportunities

Opportunity does not lack. No.

Consider a man who doesn't have the money to afford uni education. But has plumber skills. With his savings over a couple of years, he could at least, apply for a loan for university. Then after the course, he can get a better job!

[Natural Oleander]

Isn't there any specialisation for these stuff??Studying it as a major, without looking forward to engineering and the like.

Maybe starting as an electrician, get the chance to study more on it or building technology as a whole, work and earn more this time around and maybe ending up with a company of your own that deals with plumbing, electrical wiring etc

I mean i don't think it's really what you do, but how you do it...as long as your smart you can always make it to the top irrespective of your position

[$tyli$h Executive]

Isn't there any specialisation for these stuff??Studying it as a major, without looking forward to engineering and the like.

I think there are. You can have a look at the university prospectus to see what subjects they're offering. Even in O level CIE, there is a subject called "Woodwork", which perhaps teaches the skills.

Maybe starting as an electrician, get the chance to study more on it or building technology as a whole, work and earn more this time around and maybe ending up with a company of your own that deals with plumbing, electrical wiring etc

Yes. That is a better opportunity! I just gave an example. There are many, abundance of opportunities for those who are determined to get to the top!

I mean i don't think it's really what you do, but how you do it...as long as your smart you can always make it to the top irrespective of your position

Yes. Its true!