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The Guardian
17 hours ago
- General
- The Guardian
Kids, don't look to me for career inspiration. Look to your electrician instead
Life. Work out what you want to do with it, what kind of job you want. And then find that job. Hopefully, it won't be something that it's thought AI will do better. And, hopefully, it's a job with meaning, with a point to it. It must be great to be a doctor. What do you do? Oh, I'm a doctor. And what's the point of that? Well, I try to keep people alive. And with that the question of the point of your life is answered. Nobody, I suggest, ever expresses doubt about the purpose of doctoring. Just like nobody asks a broadcaster and writer what the point of their work is. They should. We get too much credit for what we do. Not long after I started presenting television programmes, I was invited back to my old school's speech day to give a talk. This was barely 10 years after I'd left the place, and so many of my teachers were still there. That evening remains one of the proudest days of my life. As I shook hands with the students collecting their prizes, I thought about what they'd go on to do with their lives. And then I thought about some of the wonderful things many of my own cohort were achieving. And then I thought about what I was doing here rather than any of them. Medics, engineers, aid workers, lawyers, builders and so on. Yet I was the one who'd got the nod. Don't get me wrong, I was proud of where I'd got to in my life, yet even then it felt as if my line of work conferred upon me an elevated status it didn't quite warrant. As I said, a bit too much credit. Here's why I feel this way: I'm often recognised on the street, in a pub, at a football match or wherever, and asked about my work, in the most generous of tones. I blather on for – I hope – not very long, before returning fire and asking the person what they do for a living. Their response is as interesting as it is disappointing. First, they doubt my sincerity in asking the question. They think I'm just being polite, but they are quite wrong. I am always genuinely interested. Occasionally, by the way, there's even a bit of mind-your-own-business in their response, which is a bit rich given they started the conversation. Anyway, on we go. I'm all ears. And when I do get my answer – and this is the disappointing bit – I would say that nine times out of 10 I get an apologetic shrug and a sentence that typically begins with something like, 'Oh, I'm just a …' Accountants, bless them, are particularly apologetic about their work. But, whatever the person does, it's as if it couldn't possibly compare to what I do. Nothing, in my estimation anyway, could be further from the truth. I've had some extraordinarily high-status jobs shared with me in that dot-dot-dot slot. Doctor, barrister, airline pilot etc. This is daft. But nowhere near as daft – and sad – as teachers and nurses, who don't seem noticeably proud of what they do. And then there's all the trades, the people who do useful – actually, crucial – things with their hands, such as plumbers, scaffolders, carpenters, bricklayers, electricians, heating engineers and so on. When I get to observe them at work, it's akin to seeing something like closeup magic performed. I look on in wonder, seriously. And I think the status of jobs is going to change, thanks to AI. It looks as though white-collar jobs are vulnerable. Recruiters of graduates are holding back from hiring. Even the likes of doctors, broadcasters, barristers and airline pilots could find some of their work being done for them. But, as far as I can see, no form of AI is going to fix your toilet, wire your house or build you a wall. Plumbers, electricians, bricklayers – I wish more than ever that I had your skill sets rather than my own. Adrian Chiles is a broadcaster, writer and Guardian columnist Do you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a response of up to 300 words by email to be considered for publication in our letters section, please click here.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Lupita Nyong'o Received An Unexpected Health Diagnosis The Same Year She Won Her First Oscar
July marks Fibroid Awareness Month, and as a way to educate more women about the condition, Lupita Nyong'o shared a little insight into her journey with uterine fibroids. Related: Uterine fibroids are noncancerous growths/tumors that grow inside the uterus. Although it's common, many women can go years without realizing they have them, while others may experience symptoms like heavy or painful periods, pelvic pain, longer or more frequent periods, constipation, and strong discomfort or pain during sex, according to the Mayo Clinic. Earlier today, in a vulnerable post published to Instagram, the A Quiet Place: Day One star shared when she first learned about her diagnosis, and why she refuses to suffer in silence anymore. "This Fibroid Awareness Month and beyond," Lupita wrote, "I hope my experience will resonate with anyone else who has ever felt dismissed, confused or alone." Related: "And I hope to seek answers for the far too many women dealing with uterine fibroids (80% of Black women and 70% of white women by age 50!). We deserve better. It's time to demand it. Silence serves no one!" Lupita went on to reveal that she had 30 fibroids and she went into surgery to have them all removed. But after speaking with her doctor, she was left shocked after being told there was nothing she could do to prevent the tumors from growing again. Related: She also provided some vital information about the condition in hopes of more women speaking out about it, and to encourage more doctors to view it with more concern. Lupita noted that the size of the fibroids can range from the "size of a pea to as large as a melon." "When we reach puberty, we're taught that periods mean pain, and that pain is simply part of being a woman," she added. "We're struggling alone with something that affects most of us. No more suffering in silence!" "We need to stop treating this massive issue like a series of unfortunate coincidences. We must reject the normalization of female pain." Related: To help provide more research into uterine fibroids, Lupita revealed that she's joined several women in Congress to introduce a package of uterine fibroid bills that will ultimately expand research funding, assist with early detection and intervention of fibroids, study causes of uterine cancer, and, of course, spread more awareness. She also launched a grant that will seek research proposals to "develop minimally invasive or non-invasive treatments for uterine fibroids to reduce symptoms and improve quality of life for the 15 million patients suffering from this chronic condition in the U.S. alone." To learn more, be sure to check out Lupita's full post below, along with the resources she's provided. Also in Celebrity: Also in Celebrity: Also in Celebrity:
CBC
2 days ago
- Health
- CBC
Fredericton psychiatrist doesn't fight sexual misconduct allegations
Dr. Manoj Bhargava could lose his medical licence permanently after a disciplinary hearing looks into allegations of sexual misconduct.
TimesLIVE
2 days ago
- Sport
- TimesLIVE
‘No shortcut to success,' says Dr Kaizer Motaung after Wits honour
Kaizer Motaung has always been a man of few words but big on action. But when Wits University honoured the Kaizer Chiefs boss with an honorary Doctor of Commerce accolade at the institution's Great Hall on Tuesday, he spoke like someone who did not want to stop talking, regaling the media and audience with how he started the Chiefs brand 55 years ago. This was a second honorary doctorate to Motaung, 80, after the University of Cape Town bestowed the title Doctor of Social Science Honoris Causa on him in July 2022 for his contribution to football and social development in the country. In November 2023 the South African Hall of Fame inducted Motaung 'for his enduring commitment and positive influence on countless lives through sports and community engagement'. Speaking to the media with Wits vice-chancellor professor Zeblon Vilakazi, Motaung beamed with happiness at the latest honour at the institution he always regarded as one of the best in the country.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
"I've Been Applying For Jobs With THIS As My Contact Photo": These 37 Fails From Last Week Made Me Laugh So Hard I Think I Actually Have An Ab Now
Editor's Note: While we can't endorse what X has become, we can bring you the fun moments that still exist there, curated and free of the surrounding chaos. You're not gonna believe this: It's Monday again. I know, I know. Our countless hours of work have all been in vain —another Monday has arrived. Absolutely devastating. One thing about me, though, is that I refuse to give up on my dreams. Somehow, some way, I intend to rid us of Mondays for good. While my forces regroup, at least we've got these 37 hilarious fails from last week to get us through: kind of turning into "Independence Week," isn't it? life gives you lemons, impale the entire thing on a straw and put it in a cocktail. being offline, and then there's being offline. Related: you the best of luck. for the heads up. Misters Worldwide. worth checking, right? 8."I've found dewormer in this meal, you donkey!" must save this child from the inevitable Where the Red Fern Grows canon event! this better or worse than being on your phone? it turns out she's been wrong the whole time. Related: is the in crowd. the recruiters feel the same way, right? Hancock's signature is literally the largest one! least we all have the internet in our pockets at all times. gotta be a nicer way to say "healthy and normal." reassuring. my friend. Related: bills for everyone, yay! time, just make sure your camera is off. 21.A career as a medical insurance adjuster is in the cards. best laid plans... there's no way to know just how old that cookie is, either. just checking to make sure she's okay. doesn't even have enough battery life to google "Gen Alpha" slang. time for an intervention. least we can be absolutely certain it's not expired. who? Related: is why they have reserve pricing! later, the wiper arm can enjoy a relaxing float in the pool. is the best policy. 32.I thought we were just hanging out; I didn't realize this was a quiz. next response would've been the definition of the word "empathy." a month, I'm left asking myself if I really need Photoshop. least he's cute. 36."Sorry, I can't help — my hands are full." finally, I can't wait to hear the ridiculous giraffe conspiracy theories. If you enjoyed these laughs, go follow the creators! And for more fails, check out our most recent posts: "I'm Gonna F—ing Lose It": These 29 Hilarious Fails From Last Week Made Me Laugh So Hard I'm Pretty Sure I Have A Single Ab Now "I F—ed Up My Router": I Laughed So Hard At These 31 Fails From Last Week I'm Going Straight To The Bad Place These 29 Hilarious Fails From Last Week Made Me Laugh So Hard I'm Preeeetty Sure I Have An Ab Now Also in Internet Finds: Also in Internet Finds: Also in Internet Finds:
