Monday, September 16, 2013

Class and Education.

I worked at a stock company as an intern during the last winter vacation. It was the first experience of my social life. Mostly, my role was to assist other workers. I helped not only the simple work like receiving customers, issuing a card, scanning, copying, but also the computer works like making powerpoint or excel.

I have been treated well in there. I was the youngest so all workers kindly taught me how to behave well and work efficiently. They provided meals, a heater, and other useful things for me. Also, sometimes they took me to their office dinners and gave me good advises for my future. In a familial atmosphere, I could adapt relatively fast to new environment.

My education level mattered for this work. So before I get this work, I was interviewed at my school because my university made a contract with the company to offer internships. Interviewers wanted to know about my level of computer skills, related experiences, and some certificates. Actually, in my thinking, it doesn't really necessary, because the work I did is very simple and anyone can do easily, except using computers. However, sometimes my education level was very helpful for working.

I agree that the level of education a worker has should determine the respect and pay that worker receives to some extent. The work that requires a high level of education is not for anyone because it is based on certain knowledge and specialized skills from the educational courses.  Also, I think the level of education means their effort. People who have a high level of education also try to invest their time, money, and effort for getting it. Therefore, it is natural that we compensate for their effort by expressing respect or much more paying. Of course, the level of education is not the only one determinant of the respect and paying that worker receives. However, the level of education is also important.