Good Reasons Why (Young) People are Reluctant to Pursue Careers in IT..pdf

Good Reasons Why (Young) People (People in General) are Reluctant to Pursue Careers in Information Technology, Software Development. This isn't a rant about I.T., it's based on my 20+ years of experience (some good and some bad) that actually align with some common complaints and concerns.

1. Good Reasons Why
(Young) People are
Reluctant to Pursue
Careers in IT.
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2. Why (Young) People Are
Reluctant to Pursue IT Careers.
Are IT Jobs Modern Day Sweatshops?
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3. Perception versus Reality

Have I.T. Jobs turned into modern
day sweatshops?

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4. The Cubicle Farm Culture
(1980 - 2020)




Rest In Peace!
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5. Common (Cubicle Farm) Sweatshop Characteristics
1.Repetitive and Mundane Work
2.Long Working Hours
3.Low Wages
4.Impossible Deadlines
5.No Job Security
6.No Benefits
7.Unhealthy Working Conditions
8.Exploitation of Vulnerable Workers
9.A Pace that is Not Sustainable
10.Lack of Diversity and Representation
11.Burnout, Dead Ends and Glass Ceilings
12.Work is Not Fulfilling, Relatable, Meaningful
13.Negative Stereotypes of Geeks and Nerd
14.IT Is Not Sexy
15.Competing with Cooler Jobs (Too Many Options)
16.Meaningful Jobs
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6. 1.Repetitive and Mundane Work
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7. 2. Long Working Hours
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8. 3. Low Wages ($100,000 if you work 80 hour weeks = $26.04)
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9. 4. Impossible Deadlines
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10. 5. No Job Security
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11. 6. No Benefits
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12. 7. Unhealthy Working Conditions
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13. 8. Exploitation of Vulnerable Workers
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14. 9. A Pace that is Not Sustainable
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15. 10. Lack of Diversity and Representation
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16. 11. Burnout, Dead Ends and Glass Ceilings
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17. 12. Work is Not Fulfilling, Relatable, Meaningful
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18. 13. Negative Stereotypes of Geeks and Nerd
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19. 14. I.T. Is Not Sexy
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20. 15. Competing with Cooler Jobs (or Create a Role for Yourself)
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21. 16. Meaningful Jobs
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22. Some
Companies
Get It!

Making Steps in the Right Direction.
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23. Recognizing Unfulfilled Promises (1980 - 2020)
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Gen Z is not
buying into the
empty promises;

They are smarter
than we were.

25. “They” have the
audacity
to expect fun,
meaningful,
minimum
stress work experiences …
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26. Addressing the Perception of Monotony

Some view IT jobs as repetitive or unexciting, lacking the dynamic
or creative aspects of other fields.

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27. Addressing the Work-Life Balance

The perception of long hours, high stress, and on-call
requirements can deter potential candidates.


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28. Addressing Workers Diverse Interests

With a growing range of career options, many young
people are drawn to fields that they find more personally
fulfilling or aligned with their passions.

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29. Addressing Skill Requirements

The rapid pace of technological change can make the field seem
daunting, as it requires continuous learning and adaptation.

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30. Addressing the Lack of Representation

If IT roles are not well-represented or highlighted in a diverse and
appealing way, it may not attract a broad range of applicants.

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31. What Leadership
Can Do to Change
these Perceptions and
Realities
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32. Fully
Understanding
and
Appreciation
your future
potential
Employees Is
Key
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Problem-
solving
Teamwork
Communicating
Computing
Organising Creative
Social
Scientific
Outdoor
& Active
Security
Money
Helping
Others
Work-life
balance

Calm

Outgoing

Cautious

Determined

Your
Skills
Your
Interests
Values &
Motivations
Your
Personality
Your
Contacts
Your
Qualifications
Your
Location
What factors
go into
choosing a
career?

33. Efforts to address the issues identified, such as
providing variation in assignments within IT,
gamifying work conditions, and making the
field inclusive, could help attract more young
people to the industry.

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