By Modeyin Kingsley
Embarking on the wrong career constitute a personal setback and it has far-reaching consequences on nation’s economy.
When individuals end up in jobs that are not in alignment with their skills, interests, or passions, productivity suffers, innovation become slow, and economic growth stagnates. This articles seek to address the consequences of wrong. Career choice as highlighted below:
REDUCED PRODUCTIVITY AND INNOVATION
A workforce filled with individuals who lack passion for their jobs will struggle to meet performance expectations. This leads to inefficiency, Lack of quality service delivery, and reduced economic output. Additionally, innovation concept is on the upscale when people are engaged and motivated in their fields. A mismatch in career choices constitute hindrance to creativity, ultimately limitations to industrial and technological advancements.
UNEMPLOYMENT AND UNSATISFACTORY JOB
Many professionals who realize they are in the wrong career seek a way out, resulting in job turnover and instability in the labor market. The resultant effect is a growing pool of unemployed or underemployed individuals,.thereby increasing dependence on government support and declining national wealth.
WASTAGE OF EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
A nation invests significantly in education and skill development. When graduates venture into career in fields not related to their training, it leads to a misallocation of resources. This wastage hinders economic progress, as critical sectors suffer from a shortage of skilled professionals.
GOING FORWARD
To eliminate this crisis, career guidance should be instituted from an early stage whereby Schools, parents and other stakeholders in career work together to help individuals recognize their strengths and align them with market demands.
Investing in career counseling, vocational training, and mentorship programs will create a workforce that is both productive and fulfilled, ultimately boosting national prosperity.
It is important to know that a nation’s economy thrives when its people are in the right careers. Making informed career choices is not just a personal responsibility—it is a national economic necessity.
Rotn. ESV Modeyin Bayo Kingsley Is The Irresistible Magic President
Rotary Club of Olambe
2024/2025 Rotary Year
