bring back apprenticeships
Comment on The unemployment cycle
_number8_@lemmy.world 11 months ago
people always act like you’re going to directly use stuff you learned in class “in the field” (think about how antiquated that term is, my god) and you’re really not; every place has different standards and expectations. and the day-to-day is usually more trivial and doable than the raw theory in school – i feel like most people could do most jobs if trained well by someone competent at them
Swedneck@discuss.tchncs.de 11 months ago
MurphysPaw@sh.itjust.works 11 months ago
I am living testament to this… i have blagged my way into several jobs (had some knowledge but not the qualifications required) and have done pretty well for myself learning as I go. I always say “Just treat me as if i know nothing, I won’t be offended, i want to learn the way you do things here” and employers/managers seem to love that…
However i must stress the fundamental knowledge was essential. along with an interest and desire to learn.