Most countries struggle with younger people finding jobs. Youth unemployment in South Africa ranks very high. In fact it is third in the world in terms of the amount of people who are left without a job between the ages of 15 and 24. The problem here is that most youngsters can't afford an education.
This especially applies to this country where there are so many people without jobs and so few positions that are advertised. So many people end up giving up at one point or another because their motivation dries up. They end up staying with their parents and often this brings them into a state of depression or anxiety.
It is also a problem for parents because children are left at home for a longer period of time. This means that they have to support them and this is not always easy. Parents are working longer than they used to. They are retiring at a later age simply to help their children out who are struggling. In the past parents could help their kids find jobs, but this is not the case anymore.
A lot of the youth have started to head overseas in search of positions which pay well and where they are able to find a job easily. However, not everyone is able to do this. It is only those with wealthy parents that are able to send their kids overseas. A lot of young people in South Africa come from backgrounds where there are no finances available and this poses more of a problem.
The young people who are well off are flocking to other parts of the world, which leaves the country left with more disadvantages youths. There are more opportunities in other parts. There is a greater demand for those who have graduated from universities with top degrees. Often they head off for some experience. They may find that there are internships available.
Gap years are becoming more common these days as well. However, the problem is that there is no set goal in mind. After a year of gallivanting around the country or the world, one may not be sure what to do. Funds have run out, and youths will be at home, feeling lost. Young people tend to stay at home with their parents longer these days as well.
More and more people are encouraging people to start their own business in South Africa. However, when you are still young, this is not easy and mistakes can be made. One needs to learn from someone else or by joining with an older partner who will show him or her ropes. Some youths lack ambition and motivation and need to be coached by a mentor, so that they are able to go forward in life.
On a positive note, there are a lot of organizations that have started up which encourage young people to start a business. They will also provide a start up investment should they think the business is going to be profitable and grow into something big in the future. A young person should have a business coach or mentor in a situation like this, since he or she is new to entrepreneurship.
This especially applies to this country where there are so many people without jobs and so few positions that are advertised. So many people end up giving up at one point or another because their motivation dries up. They end up staying with their parents and often this brings them into a state of depression or anxiety.
It is also a problem for parents because children are left at home for a longer period of time. This means that they have to support them and this is not always easy. Parents are working longer than they used to. They are retiring at a later age simply to help their children out who are struggling. In the past parents could help their kids find jobs, but this is not the case anymore.
A lot of the youth have started to head overseas in search of positions which pay well and where they are able to find a job easily. However, not everyone is able to do this. It is only those with wealthy parents that are able to send their kids overseas. A lot of young people in South Africa come from backgrounds where there are no finances available and this poses more of a problem.
The young people who are well off are flocking to other parts of the world, which leaves the country left with more disadvantages youths. There are more opportunities in other parts. There is a greater demand for those who have graduated from universities with top degrees. Often they head off for some experience. They may find that there are internships available.
Gap years are becoming more common these days as well. However, the problem is that there is no set goal in mind. After a year of gallivanting around the country or the world, one may not be sure what to do. Funds have run out, and youths will be at home, feeling lost. Young people tend to stay at home with their parents longer these days as well.
More and more people are encouraging people to start their own business in South Africa. However, when you are still young, this is not easy and mistakes can be made. One needs to learn from someone else or by joining with an older partner who will show him or her ropes. Some youths lack ambition and motivation and need to be coached by a mentor, so that they are able to go forward in life.
On a positive note, there are a lot of organizations that have started up which encourage young people to start a business. They will also provide a start up investment should they think the business is going to be profitable and grow into something big in the future. A young person should have a business coach or mentor in a situation like this, since he or she is new to entrepreneurship.
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