Why Youth Unemployment Remains High In Many Countries

[PVequalNRT]

Based on the rising population size I don't think that there can be Employment Opportunity for every youth because the number of youths who are of the employable age yearly is more than the available jobs, What this means is that as an individual you need to plan and focus on your personal development especially with building a skill that can help you become self sufficient tomorrow. If you have a skill you do not need to seek employment under anyone rather you become an employer of Labor and will even help the employment situation in your country.

I agree with you, how can every youth be expecting to be employ when those that graduated for more than 5 years are still searching for jobs? As a young person who knows that to have a job in a country is very hard should not focus on the government job because at the end you will end up without any good future, the reason why I say that is because we have seen how many youths are going to school and after spending more than 20 years in education they will never get a job. Learning skills is very important so that you can have something to do because no one can depend on government.

[bakasabo]

Youth are soft, youth are to much used to comfort that is what I often see today. Partly in youth unemployment I can blame parents, even though that isnt fully correct. Parents allow youth to stay in their house for as long as possible. Parents support financially youth. No wonder why dont search for a job or can wait for easy and well paid job. Because parents still give them pocket money, feed, dress, give roof. Why strive to get a job if life is wonder without it?

It's true that many adult individuals can't find a deserving job even after an age because they don't put their potential to find job and to built a business because their parents supports them financially even in their adulthood. Also it's very unfair to say that every youngster is lazy or don't try to get financial stability because many individuals after study taking internships and getting skills because for fresher it's compulsory to have experience and experience is comes with doing something in relevant fields. Many individuals don't get jobs timely because higher rent and utility bills chase them so their first priority to meet the basic need with a little job instead to get focused on big goal. Also parental help is not gifted to every individual so the important thing is balance because if a person make efforts and also have financial support so it's easy to built a strong business or getting good job for him as compared to others who have not financial support.

I wasnt trying to say that all youngsters are lazy. But many youngsters that I face either wait for good job to find them, or they find parents to find them a good job. When I was in the university, we have half year practice work in company and that was the time when I tried to show myself at work with good results, to get hired. Large part of my group mates did not take that opportunity seriously. Many youngsters get bachelor degree at age 22-23, MBA at 25. Some try to start working at any job while studying in university. A lot of youngsters live at parents house with parents while being +25yo, dont work and have excuse as "trying to find themselves in life" waste their life. I think in their mind is following idea "why work if parents keep on giving me everything?".

[Royal Cap]

I can say that this is true, being in an Asian country. Because of the family setting and culture that we have, a lot of parents don't push their children to work even if they are at the right age. There's nothing wrong with that if they're feeling safe at home, because eventually, they'll learn how to be independent, and everyone understands that the job market right now is so tough. Even graduates of bachelors are having a hard time in finding a job and the salary is just a minimum wage of our country. Many of these young professionals don't even work the bachelors that they have studied for.

Honestly, due to our family culture in our Asian continent, always keeping children close to us often makes them dependent in the long run. It is true that the job market is tough but if someone sits around waiting for the right opportunity even after graduating, without doing anything , then he will fall behind in the real life struggle. Like if a bird keeps its baby in a cage and feeds it food even at the age of flying, then that baby will never have the courage to fly alone in the sky. The responsibility of parents is to help their children become independent, not to give them the opportunity to sit idle. One should start their career at a young age, even if it is with a small salary or small job, otherwise confidence will be completely lost as they grow older.

[Rubuchi]

Honestly, due to our family culture in our Asian continent, always keeping children close to us often makes them dependent in the long run. It is true that the job market is tough but if someone sits around waiting for the right opportunity even after graduating, without doing anything , then he will fall behind in the real life struggle. Like if a bird keeps its baby in a cage and feeds it food even at the age of flying, then that baby will never have the courage to fly alone in the sky. The responsibility of parents is to help their children become independent, not to give them the opportunity to sit idle. One should start their career at a young age, even if it is with a small salary or small job, otherwise confidence will be completely lost as they grow older.

that means the Asian continent is like the African country, or let us say the north. We have the same thing that happened here. There are two sets of youths who are most likely to be successful in this part of the country, I'm not talking about those who are involved in any kind of crime but youths who are doing well for themselves. It is either the youth grew up to the wealth of his family or is either the youth break away from the parent's entrapment which usually happens to children who are seen as stubborn children, only a few of these youths become successful without belonging to any of these two categories and that's something that also affects the youth population and by extension the economy of the country in this part of the world.

[Uhwuchukwu53]

I stand to be corrected, though it's my own view, the major reason of this youth unemployment is centered on the kinds of education given to the youths, mostly on the third world countries there's some hidden agenda of not given them sounds and quality education mostly the productive educational systems where they can be independent to employers either government or private sector but can be self employed through acquired skills in the educational systems, the practical system of education is hidden while they focuses on theory that can be productive, this dependant have course many unemployment in society and nations at large because the number of people given what the society want is lesser than the requirements despite been educated.

[fullhdpixel]

Lower population means less young people, so we should had a lot more young people working. I have no idea why that is not the case, if you have less 20 year olds then you used to, then you should be trying to get them all, and if you are not then I do not understand what the reason behind it is.

I understand why it may not feel like it's something good right now because it is not, but that is something that would not be easy to decide. I think the best way to improve at this point would be making sure you are dealing with something more decent. Like vibe code or whatever, find something for yourself.

[HelliumZ]

This can be explained through a simple equation, especially since our population is constantly increasing and more and more students are graduating from schools and colleges every year, but the government of the country is not able to provide jobs in proportion to the number of students who graduate. Since students are graduating every year but are not able to provide jobs, the problem of unemployment is increasing significantly. Now, not only in low-income countries, with the increase in population, the problem of unemployment is increasing, but in developed and developing countries as well, the problem of unemployment has now become the biggest focus issue. Since the governments of all countries are not able to provide jobs in proportion to the number of students, the problem of unemployment is gradually reaching an extreme level.

[Jody.Drummer]

Youth are soft, youth are to much used to comfort that is what I often see today. Partly in youth unemployment I can blame parents, even though that isnt fully correct. Parents allow youth to stay in their house for as long as possible. Parents support financially youth. No wonder why dont search for a job or can wait for easy and well paid job. Because parents still give them pocket money, feed, dress, give roof. Why strive to get a job if life is wonder without it?

It's true that many adult individuals can't find a deserving job even after an age because they don't put their potential to find job and to built a business because their parents supports them financially even in their adulthood. Also it's very unfair to say that every youngster is lazy or don't try to get financial stability because many individuals after study taking internships and getting skills because for fresher it's compulsory to have experience and experience is comes with doing something in relevant fields. Many individuals don't get jobs timely because higher rent and utility bills chase them so their first priority to meet the basic need with a little job instead to get focused on big goal. Also parental help is not gifted to every individual so the important thing is balance because if a person make efforts and also have financial support so it's easy to built a strong business or getting good job for him as compared to others who have not financial support.

I wasnt trying to say that all youngsters are lazy. But many youngsters that I face either wait for good job to find them, or they find parents to find them a good job. When I was in the university, we have half year practice work in company and that was the time when I tried to show myself at work with good results, to get hired. Large part of my group mates did not take that opportunity seriously. Many youngsters get bachelor degree at age 22-23, MBA at 25. Some try to start working at any job while studying in university. A lot of youngsters live at parents house with parents while being +25yo, dont work and have excuse as "trying to find themselves in life" waste their life. I think in their mind is following idea "why work if parents keep on giving me everything?".

I think your statement about young people who are waiting for a good job or ask their parents to find a job is true, because I think myself in my environment young people seem to be like that but not all young people are like that because there are some young people who remain independent by struggling on their own in terms of both with one of them looking for a job and not much choice in terms of work, so they accept any job available while they can generate income. And what I consider independent one of them is those who are in college but on the other hand they while working parttime, this is a good decision even though it may take their energy or their time, but of course this is a good behavior because it does not depend entirely on the parents, even though it can actually be like that it's just that parents will be more proud if their children can have their own penghasiilan.

[Fredomago]

Youth are soft, youth are to much used to comfort that is what I often see today. Partly in youth unemployment I can blame parents, even though that isnt fully correct. Parents allow youth to stay in their house for as long as possible. Parents support financially youth. No wonder why dont search for a job or can wait for easy and well paid job. Because parents still give them pocket money, feed, dress, give roof. Why strive to get a job if life is wonder without it?

Indeed, as there are culture in many countries that parents do take care of their children even they already finished their studies, young adults who should find their job are still welcome at thier parents house, though there are places which young adults is no longer welcome and needs to find their way to survive but there are still places where parents are not that much strict and still providing their kids needs, though it's relevant but uneployment is becuase most of the time those young adults don't want to adjust and they are just want to stay at their comfort zone instead of pushing their way and find alternative options to get a decent job or to find ways to earn.

You are right it is common in Asia and middle east and might be in some parts of Europe. The parents do not rely on their children even when they are 18. The parents still thinks that their job isn't done until their kid isn't stable.

The other side of of your perception is also right when parents keep providing everything. Some adults stops to move themselves. A lot of people get stuck and waits to for the perfect job instead of starting from the corner to build themselves.

Yes OP, instead of figuring it out how to start from the scratch they are waiting for the big opportunity and most of the time delay take place, to the point that things won't happen accordingy, I mean since they are just hoping and waiting without doing extra efforts they got stuck and unable to perform, they should instead put things into perspective and start building thier goal with a small step then try to established and make things possible to achieved whatever dreams that they've got.

[Mpamaegbu]

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Most of the people did degree with no dream to be successful in that field and they did graduation as people did and now they are searching for job but they don't want to work in the related field.

I believe we should've most of our parents to blame for that. Some of our parents acted according to their level of knowledge, exposure and awareness back then which primarily was to get their kids to go to school and then work for an establishment. That was the predominant mindset then – get good grades in established careers like medicine, law, engineering and a few selected others. So, naturally, with that parental drive to have their kids doing well, they pushed us into those fields of study; whether we liked them or not. A lot of people ended up graduating but refusing to work in the field of their study. I know of a dude whose parents pushed to study medicine against his desire to study Economics. Dude graduated. Travelled abroad. Switched to his dream course.

[bakasabo]

It is common for parents to say "you can live with us for as long as you want" and "we will always help and support you". However some of youth understand those phrases incorrectly; as "you can do nothing but will support you morally and financially".

Anyone can run a simple test. At the place where you work, check how many youth employees you have and if there are vacancies. In company where I work, youngest employee I think is 30+. We always have vacancies. We wish new blood and fresh ideas to come to our team. Even if youth apply, they quit after several months. Because work is responsible and bosses demand results. (work is not connected with physical work)

[MRY]

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Most of the people did degree with no dream to be successful in that field and they did graduation as people did and now they are searching for job but they don't want to work in the related field.

I believe we should've most of our parents to blame for that. Some of our parents acted according to their level of knowledge, exposure and awareness back then which primarily was to get their kids to go to school and then work for an establishment. That was the predominant mindset then – get good grades in established careers like medicine, law, engineering and a few selected others. So, naturally, with that parental drive to have their kids doing well, they pushed us into those fields of study; whether we liked them or not. A lot of people ended up graduating but refusing to work in the field of their study. I know of a dude whose parents pushed to study medicine against his desire to study Economics. Dude graduated. Travelled abroad. Switched to his dream course.

There are many children who have been caught up in realizing the dreams of their parents in order to keep their future alive. It is a big bold to take another way and be happy on herself. One should not be interred with personal dreams merely because of the past demands. A major in which you are passionate about will be lowly fulfilling and your future will be full of pride.

[Fragrance1122]

It is common for parents to say "you can live with us for as long as you want" and "we will always help and support you". However some of youth understand those phrases incorrectly; as "you can do nothing but will support you morally and financially".

Anyone can run a simple test. At the place where you work, check how many youth employees you have and if there are vacancies. In company where I work, youngest employee I think is 30+. We always have vacancies. We wish new blood and fresh ideas to come to our team. Even if youth apply, they quit after several months. Because work is responsible and bosses demand results. (work is not connected with physical work)

And why is like that because seniors want the youth to learn all the tasks in one day and that's why they fail to give their 100 percent even if they try they are not appreciated. Rome wasn't build in one day, it took years. To be polite is every's senior responsibility and to search the best out of the youth is a plus. but how is that possible when the seniors do not cooperate. Juniors make mistakes and seniors ought to correct them. Respect them from every angle like value their opinion, listen to them, appreciate them , guide them when needed. I guarantee they will make the best out of it.

[Mame89]

I stand to be corrected, though it's my own view, the major reason of this youth unemployment is centered on the kinds of education given to the youths, mostly on the third world countries there's some hidden agenda of not given them sounds and quality education mostly the productive educational systems where they can be independent to employers either government or private sector but can be self employed through acquired skills in the educational systems, the practical system of education is hidden while they focuses on theory that can be productive, this dependant have course many unemployment in society and nations at large because the number of people given what the society want is lesser than the requirements despite been educated.

What you say is absolutely true. Sometimes the problem isn't just the government or companies' inability to create jobs, but rather the economy's inability to grow rapidly enough to accommodate new workers.

Furthermore, there's a lack of relevant education because the curriculum still relies on theory rather than practice. Skills mismatch is indeed a major cause of unemployment among young people, even in almost all countries. This is all because many education systems still rely heavily on theory producing less productive graduates. They rely solely on their diplomas to apply for jobs even though today jobs require many skills. What I mean is that today's education often neglects the issue of skills especially in education systems that focus on skills training for specific job fields and entrepreneurship education.

[Nalain420]

Yes OP, instead of figuring it out how to start from the scratch they are waiting for the big opportunity and most of the time delay take place, to the point that things won't happen accordingy, I mean since they are just hoping and waiting without doing extra efforts they got stuck and unable to perform, they should instead put things into perspective and start building thier goal with a small step then try to established and make things possible to achieved whatever dreams that they've got.

Youth want to make a huge money by doing no work because they want to be rich fast and rich people have great importance in life as people are living happy life with money so all people want to get luxury things in life and after that their worth will increase. It you want to make their worth then you have to do hard work in life. The people who have no skills they are jobless because they wasted their time and didn't invest on worthy things and if person will invest his time on the thing which is valuable then he will get back of that but many people have no sense. If you are a successful person then you will get all facilities but it will take your time and you have to sacrifice your sleep if you want to be successful in the life.

[Iranus]

I stand to be corrected, though it's my own view, the major reason of this youth unemployment is centered on the kinds of education given to the youths, mostly on the third world countries there's some hidden agenda of not given them sounds and quality education mostly the productive educational systems where they can be independent to employers either government or private sector but can be self employed through acquired skills in the educational systems, the practical system of education is hidden while they focuses on theory that can be productive, this dependant have course many unemployment in society and nations at large because the number of people given what the society want is lesser than the requirements despite been educated.

Poor quality education contributes to unemployment, but to assume it is the primary cause is an oversimplification. Because even if students are taught how to become self employed or start a business after graduation, where are they supposed to get the capital and experience to get started?

How will businesses thrive if the government fails to create a business friendly environment? How can businesses thrive if the domestic consumer market is too weak, purchasing power is low, and people do not have money to spend?

Unemployment and poverty are extremely complex issues. Many causes and factor contribute to unemployment, not just education or a lack of natural resources.

[fruktik]

Most of the people did degree with no dream to be successful in that field and they did graduation as people did and now they are searching for job but they don't want to work in the related field. If person want do job he should see dream which is important in life and after that he should complete his degree and do internships and learn the work which you want to do in your life and if you will learn more in the time period of your degree you will earn more. You should focus on your skills which will make you successful in your life.  With job you have to take admin in further study which will enhance your Knowledge and you will be successful in your lifeUnemployment will rise if people are not ready to do work of low cost. There are people who want to sit on seat and they don't want to do any work.

You're also forgetting that we're now living a generation of Zoomers who don't want to work. They grew up in a "hothouse" environment. They see the affluent lifestyles of some people online and don't want to work for low wages. They want millions right away. That's why they have this attitude toward anything that involves physical labor for 8-12 hours a day.

I recently read a story about a Zoomer who didn't want to work and turned down an employer. And do you know what the reason was? He insisted he was supposed to be at work by 9:00 AM, but he only wakes up at 12:00 PM. It's both ridiculous and sad.

[junder]

Honestly, due to our family culture in our Asian continent, always keeping children close to us often makes them dependent in the long run. It is true that the job market is tough but if someone sits around waiting for the right opportunity even after graduating, without doing anything , then he will fall behind in the real life struggle. Like if a bird keeps its baby in a cage and feeds it food even at the age of flying, then that baby will never have the courage to fly alone in the sky. The responsibility of parents is to help their children become independent, not to give them the opportunity to sit idle. One should start their career at a young age, even if it is with a small salary or small job, otherwise confidence will be completely lost as they grow older.

Perhaps precisely it is the awareness of each masiang too, now that the child already has a wise thought then after graduation they are not only silent waiting for the invitation of others to work but he himself will move to find a job that can produce either work with others or work alone because considering the current internet and social media can be used as an opportunity to generate income. I have a brother who is still in school but because he is smart enough now he already has an income even though for graduates it is still quite far.

[bakasabo]

I stand to be corrected, though it's my own view, the major reason of this youth unemployment is centered on the kinds of education given to the youths, mostly on the third world countries there's some hidden agenda of not given them sounds and quality education mostly the productive educational systems where they can be independent to employers either government or private sector but can be self employed through acquired skills in the educational systems, the practical system of education is hidden while they focuses on theory that can be productive, this dependant have course many unemployment in society and nations at large because the number of people given what the society want is lesser than the requirements despite been educated.

What you say is absolutely true. Sometimes the problem isn't just the government or companies' inability to create jobs, but rather the economy's inability to grow rapidly enough to accommodate new workers.

Furthermore, there's a lack of relevant education because the curriculum still relies on theory rather than practice. Skills mismatch is indeed a major cause of unemployment among young people, even in almost all countries. This is all because many education systems still rely heavily on theory producing less productive graduates. They rely solely on their diplomas to apply for jobs even though today jobs require many skills. What I mean is that today's education often neglects the issue of skills especially in education systems that focus on skills training for specific job fields and entrepreneurship education.

Is government really to blame for not creating jobs? Government create jobs, but for sectors and business they want to earn from and receive taxes. Often those jobs are not what youth want. Government also create jobs that require employees now, not in 4 years when students graduates from university.

There was a topic here with situation, when government announced that they require more doctors. There were plenty of jobs. Students went to universities, graduate in 4-8 years, but at the moment they graduate, there were not in such a need of doctors. And those students start to complain that they cant find a job. I think it wasnt a smart move from them. They should predicted that there would be excess of doctors when they graduate. It has ended with blaming government for giving false hopes and wasted time on studying.

[bubilas]

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I once took an IT course that was supposed to help me become an IT specialist, but I ultimately realized it was a scam. And I think there are a lot of people like me, and none of them got jobs after those courses. We weren't taught skills, but rather how to fill out resumes for IT companies, but it really didn't make sense. Now I feel naive for believing in the IT boom. And it's no wonder, because I've read a lot of articles about guys who got into IT at 50. I'm not that old yet, but I already cringe when I think about such a job at that age. It's much better to be a trader or investor, hehe. Because there's no boss and no obligations.