Doctor, teacher and Youtuber top dream jobs of Thai children

By The Nation

 

 

Ahead of Children Day on Saturday (January 11), Adecco, a human resource company, revealed the findings of its survey on the platforms and figures that most inspired Generation Alpha, those born between 2010 to 2025, in the age smartphone and technologies. YouTube is the champion of influential media for children while Kaykai Salaider, 23-year old Youtuber, is the most beloved idol.

 

Adecco also revealed the findings of its latest "Dream Career of Thai Children" survey 2020, among 4,050 Thai children aged 7-14 years from all regions. It found Doctor, followed by teacher remained the most-aspired occupations of Thai children. 

 

Most of those wanting to become doctor reside in Bangkok, while teacher topped the list of those living in other provinces, reflecting different prespections in diverse areas.

 

Among the most sought-after careers this year, "YouTuber" has climbed to third place, passing "Athletes" and "Soldier". Thai children think of YouTuber as a career that brings high income, freedom, and fame. Many thinks they have the skills and ability, inspired by their favourite YouTubers and game casters.

 

Kaykai leads the pack.

 

According to the survey, 93 per cent of Thai children use YouTube more than any other social media, followed by Facebook, LINE and Tik Tok, with YouTube being the media that most influenced the choice of a dream job. Over 48 per cent of the children chose a YouTuber as their favourite idol.

 

This year, the most beloved idol is "Kaykai Salaider", a 23-year-old girl with over 11 million followers in Thailand. Most children said Kaykai Salaider is cute, bright, polite while making informative and funny video. The 2nd most favourite is "BLACKPINK", a Korean girl group of the hit song "Kill This Love" with Lalisa ‘Lisa’ Manobalmost as the most favourite member of the group. 3rd place is "Zbing Z.", a female game caster, followed by Korean artist group "BTS" and "CGGG", the Free Fire online game caster.

 

Smartphone tops gift list.

 

When asked where to access knowledge outside of the classroom, more than 50 per cent said "the internet" through Google search, accessing various websites or watching YouTube on computers and smartphones, while another 25 per cent chose to read books or go to the library.

 

Smartphones led the list of gifts they wanted most on Children's Day, followed by computers", dolls, money and books. 

 

Tidarat Kanchanawat, Adecco's regional director, commented on the job survey saying that children aged 7-14 years can be divided into two generations, Gen Z and Gen Alpha.They grew up with technology and familiar with the use of smartphones, tablets, computers and the internet since childhood. 

 

Therefore, it was not surprising that an overview of the answers this year pointed to digital technology, such as a YouTube career. Almost half of the respondents chose a YouTuber as their favourite idol, reflecting the preference of children growing up in the era of digital games, communicating via social media, and search for knowledge on the internet. 

 

“They were born with opportunities to access technology and news. Mark McCrindle, demographer and social researcher, predicted that Gen Alpha or children under 10 years will be the best-educated generation and the smartest Gen to use the best technology compared to other Gen at the same age.” She said.

 

As for Gen Z, aged 26 and younger, foreign research reported that they will be a major force for organisations which account for 27 per cent of the total workforce in the next five years. Gen Z is likely to choose a career that is a part of driving and changing global society, both technology development and natural resource conservation, and also interested in being an entrepreneur and be self-employed. Their views on career choices are clearly different from the previous generations. 

 

Children of Gen Alpha will grow up in a world that is changing constantly. Many careers will be replaced by technology and artificial intelligence. There will be many more emerging professions as well. It is predicted that by 2025, 60 per cent of workers will be in a profession that does not currently exist.

 

“It is the duty of adults to develop a child's potential, especially life and social skills which cannot be replaced by robots, including instilling lifelong learning values and build on existing knowledge. New knowledge will be more important than a degree,"McCrindle said. 

 

Lifelong learning and adapting to changes will be the key to success for children growing up in a world of disruption.

 

Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30380241

 

-- © Copyright The Nation Thailand 2020-01-07

Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Doctor, teacher and Youtuber top dream jobs of Thai children

and reality ? 

39 minutes ago, RichardColeman said:

and reality ? 

 The influencers.

I am surprised HomePro employee or Grab Driver is not on the Wishlist. 

19 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Most of those wanting to become doctor reside in Bangkok, while teacher topped the list of those living in other provinces, reflecting different prespections in diverse areas.

I actually know two people who I once asked what they wanted in later in life.

The youngest aged 11 said he wanted to be a doctor, I asked why, his simple reply... you get rich.

The second was a 22 year-old student in Uni studying to be a PE teacher, I asked why she chose that career

her reply was, you become a civil servant and get benefits, sickness, pension and pay less tax.

Neither wanted to do it for the profession, just the financial rewards.

4 hours ago, RotBenz8888 said:

 The influencers.

effluentcers

A few days ago my wife was watching a newscast of a 13year old who earned enough to buy his family a new house, a truck, and several cows.  The 13year old advertises fashion clothes and makeup.  The news people were speaking so highly of the young boy who goes by the name เนสตี้ สไปร์ทซี่ (nasty spicy).  

I spent some time reading Thai comments on the internet about the boy's work..........I didn't see a single negative comment.

 

I couldn't help but wonder how this would play out in the US.

Where is security guard with a whistle on that list?

 

 

23 minutes ago, kokesaat said:

I couldn't help but wonder how this would play out in the US.

You are aware that theres multi millionaire male makeup you tube stars yeah ? 

 

One of them signed a huge deal with some cosmetics company 5 million subs, multi million in product placements etc etc 

Youtuber. Idiocracy, the most accurate prediction of future by the Great Prophet Mike Judge has arrived.

 

 

2 hours ago, LivinLOS said:

You are aware that theres multi millionaire male makeup you tube stars yeah ? 

 

One of them signed a huge deal with some cosmetics company 5 million subs, multi million in product placements etc etc 

Sure.  Just wondering how a 13year old boy cross dressing as a girl hawking makeup would play out in the US.  Over here, it's ok.  Ok by me, too.

Idiocracy is on the way as so many things in life are being dumbed down everywhere in general and everyone is just staring into their smart phone or believes that those on Youtube are the answer to everything.

 

As for doctors/teachers then it's just the face/respect thing that the average Thai wants/craves and these two professions deliver on that front. The problem is, is that mediocre morons get perpetuated into the system because there are no filters to weed out the sub-par performers. Long time ago when I used to teach these types here, I always remember that I lamented that out of a class of 40 I'd probably give like 2 a job... the rest would end up in the bin. 

How can you ever explain to them ?

 

Youtuber is not a job it is an affliction.

 

4 minutes ago, Denim said:

How can you ever explain to them ?

 

Youtuber is not a job it is an affliction.

 

Content creation can be a job and a highly lucrative one at that.. 

8 hours ago, hotchilli said:

I actually know two people who I once asked what they wanted in later in life.

The youngest aged 11 said he wanted to be a doctor, I asked why, his simple reply... you get rich.

The second was a 22 year-old student in Uni studying to be a PE teacher, I asked why she chose that career

her reply was, you become a civil servant and get benefits, sickness, pension and pay less tax.

Neither wanted to do it for the profession, just the financial rewards.

That does not surprise me.  I was born in 57 and while everybody had some concern about making some and earning a living, there was no overriding concern about getting by.     Retirement was rarely thought of except in some professions where a modest pension was kind of assumed to be available to a long term loyal to the company person. or to the government job person. 

 

  Wanting to be a youtuber is sad.  Totally non productive, the youtuber does not learn much, or advance much.  Just a fancy online chatter.  Now maybe they want youtuber because they think they will be traveling and such. 

1 hour ago, Denim said:

How can you ever explain to them ?

 

Youtuber is not a job it is an affliction.

 

Boomer...

 

 Teechaa is a good occupation that occupies your mind.

 

   

Thought the girls might have fancied air hostess on TG, that can take you places!

8 hours ago, gk10002000 said:

Wanting to be a youtuber is sad.  Totally non productive, the youtuber does not learn much, or advance much.  Just a fancy online chatter.  Now maybe they want youtuber because they think they will be traveling and such.

Maybe they've been watching "Mark Wiens" too much or some other Thai starlet.... they think it's a great lifestyle. Travel the world, make money, become famous, retire rich.

They don't consider that only the top 1% actually make a career out of it.

8 hours ago, Orton Rd said:

Thought the girls might have fancied air hostess on TG, that can take you places!

 

Some uni girls moonlight ... in the trade and then become pros, eventually returning to the village life they dissed.

 

2 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Maybe they've been watching "Mark Wiens" too much or some other Thai starlet.... they think it's a great lifestyle. Travel the world, make money, become famous, retire rich.

They don't consider that only the top 1% actually make a career out of it.

 

And that it helps to have something to Youtube about.

 

10 hours ago, impulse said:

 

Boomer...

 

let not even start on twitch etc

27 minutes ago, impulse said:

 

And that it helps to have something to Youtube about.

 

Yeah, a bit more than what they ate for breakfast!

28 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

Yeah, a bit more than what they ate for breakfast!

 

I've got some Thai friends doing some great Youtube channels, but they're struggling to monetize them.  Once they figure it out, they should do quite well.

 

Quirky, for sure.  But great.

 

12 hours ago, gk10002000 said:

That does not surprise me.  I was born in 57 and while everybody had some concern about making some and earning a living, there was no overriding concern about getting by.     Retirement was rarely thought of except in some professions where a modest pension was kind of assumed to be available to a long term loyal to the company person. or to the government job person. 

 

  Wanting to be a youtuber is sad.  Totally non productive, the youtuber does not learn much, or advance much.  Just a fancy online chatter.  Now maybe they want youtuber because they think they will be traveling and such. 

Tell that to the top Youtube earner last year who made 26 million dollars. 

4 hours ago, choff56 said:

Tell that to the top Youtube earner last year who made 26 million dollars. 

Ryan Kaji is not posting in Thai though, most Thai kids English will never be good enough to follow him and the other mini YT millionaires, hello how are you i'm fine thank you and you? is not going to get them anywhere ????

Edited January 9, 20206 yr by Orton Rd

8 hours ago, hotchilli said:

They don't consider that only the top 1% actually make a career out of it.

More likely 0.01% and even then the competition is cutthroat. I doubt most last more than 2-3years before burnout and one way ticket to oblivion. It's the same with all 15mins of fame professions, be it athlete, hooker or actor. Have to make the $ ASAP or go home.

1 hour ago, Orton Rd said:

Ryan Kaji is not posting in Thai though, most Thai kids English will never be good enough to follow him and the other mini YT millionaires, hello how are you i'm fine thank you and you? is not going to get them anywhere ????

Why would it need to be in english.. 

In actual fact it appears easier to monetize niche languages, as the competition is lower and targeted ad revenue is more generous. 

Revenue for ads is not uniform, you get far more in some countries than others, namely English speaking ones. Posting in Thai is not going to get you 26 mil a year is it, or even 1.

1 hour ago, Orton Rd said:

Revenue for ads is not uniform, you get far more in some countries than others, namely English speaking ones. Posting in Thai is not going to get you 26 mil a year is it, or even 1.

Nor does working as a teacher.

 

Creative jobs will make more money than all of the stuff that will get automated away...