With both political parties gearing up for the general elections. The issue of social mobility is emerging on the agenda. Labour after 12 years in government has failed to improve social mobility and the conservative are not really interested. Yet we hear both parties talking about aspirational society, providing opportunities for all and especially which seems to be the politicians favourite; providing opportunities for our children.
My suggestion is that we start by making sure that adults are given the same opportunities today, the reality is that from job application , to interviewing , it still remains a bias society.
Having a qualification will not necessary get you a job and indeed will definitely not get you certain jobs. Without the right connections certain employment opportunities are no no.
It seems that you might aspire as much as you want but certain job opportunities are just not opened to everyone.
Moreover, the sad reality is that while people are ok with lawyer,bankers etc earning a lot of money, we are talking about wage restrictions/reductionsin the public sector and generally pay people like cleaners, very low wages.
While, it could be said that the former group have invested in developing skills and so on. the fact is that a cleaner etc also provides important services to society
Besides we all have to live a liveable life
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