More Wisdom from <3 Dell

[DellStorm]

Hi Folks,

I'm not sure whether this is the place to put this but as you all know me I feel this is probably appropriate. Since a few of you liked my previous topic, I present to you my thoughts about life and occupations. This isn't normally a scene where I'd present something like this but I felt it was of too high a value to just leave in my journal.

My hope at the very least is that the content below provides some knowledge. At the same time, I'd appreciate if you could leave some feedback for improvement and perhaps an insight to where I could use it? Future book, publication or otherwise?

For the record it is all my own work.

Many thanks,

<3 Dell.

Copyright D Hogg 2017 ©

Occupations of life


This particular subject focuses on the occupations of the human in relation to class within the public and private sectors. While we all must do something while we are alive, regardless of what it is we do, this topic discusses in detail although not exhaustively some of these occupations. Notice that the majority of these occupations include service to others in some way.

Lower Class

On the lowest level of occupations, features that of the non-serving unemployed. Most usually people on benefits. Higher types involves those who are on job insurance however this is also the lowest standard of living.

The next level somewhat interjected is that of the employee.

The lowest in the form of the manual labour force. With basic knowledge and skill, these people often are found in low level jobs performing basic duties and meet the necessary in order to survive. Unfortunately due to constant changes in the workforce, these people are often the most likely to be dismissed and underpaid since there is a large pool of which to employ.

The next level then becomes that of the blue collar worker. While there is more job security than the previous position, skillset is a little higher but the amount of physical labour is reduced due to machinery and or the process of implementing tools. Various positions of the blue collar workforce exist however in recent times this is one of the areas that is diminishing in the post industrial era giving way to automated machinery and the information era.

Middle Class

In the better levels employee’s then perform administrative based duties. These are better paid than all the previous however the skillset greatly increases relying on more knowledge based function to perform administrative tasks. Usually some degree of fluency in a language including basic mathematics and in recent times literacy in computing.

The next stage in the employee then becomes that of the teacher. Those who can teach various skills necessary to advance people and create a better workforce. This particular stage varies widely depending on the particular skillset and experience. The most highly educated being professors and similar who uncover research to bring humanity forward.

The next stage in the employee from teacher becomes the practitioner. Sometimes labeled white collar workers, these positions are usually those given to executives and the like. They often require a higher skillset than all previous occupations, these particular occupations are suited to people of degree qualification or otherwise. While still an employee, the scope of this particular stage is tremendous but can include, Doctors, Dentists, Scientists, and so forth to give you an idea. While they can also double as teachers, the best application however is be a practitioner.

The alternative to being an employee is being self employed. Here the basic stages mentioned previously are the same in that there are freelance services such as accountants, attorneys and so forth that you would find in a typical business environment however they have more flexibility on their environment. Also free to choose between public and private sectors, and types of occupation. This is ideal for the small business that perhaps does not need a full time employee on a salary. Due to the nature of being freelance, there is little benefits such as Sick pay or Holiday pay, but this is also balanced by a higher per hour wage. Typically freelance agents also include consultants at the top of the spectrum.

It’s worth mentioning here that there are different types of workforce sector, that being either public or private sector. The difference in the sectors is somewhat large however public sector offering tend to be more stable financially and at a slower pace, this also includes but is not limited to promotions, deadlines and innovation. Private sectors tend to be more competitive, therefore attracting some of the better workforce due to their financial incentives. in the private sector however there tends to be more growth, flexibility and greater adaptation to the world around us.
 
Next up becomes the realm of the entrepreneur. The entrepreneur is a person who can be classified as a ‘one man band’. Creating his or her own products and services based on the particular skill, experience or speciality. Unlike a freelance agent, working for one person, organisation or company; entrepreneurs create value for a multitude of people, organisations or companies. Often by catching trends and creating value in a space that has not before existed.

Entrepreneurs often use this advantage to start businesses, partnerships or companies. Some times with backing of sponsors, the entrepreneur venture is also the most risky and yet at the same time most rewarding of private sector ventures. It can be lucrative if the market the entrepreneur is entering is coming of age, however it can also be dire should the market flop. If the entrepreneur has the right skillset however and sure footing based on experience of being in an employee type environment, then they are most likely able to succumb success and continue on their journey. It’s worth nothing however that every entrepreneurial venture only has a 20% success rate.

The entrepreneurs who continue their journey then come to create successful businesses and companies. They then line up 10% of individuals of the elite or ruling class.

The highest form of middle class comes in the form of creative occupations. For the most part this includes philosophers, artists, poets, performers, authors, musicians and the like. People in these occupations often contain immense knowledge and skill in a particular subject and are mostly known for their accomplishments. As a result, they are highly sort after for their wisdom and skill of execution.

The Higher Class

The higher class primarily comprises those primarily of great financial gain. They do not form the conventional working classes. Instead, due to their wealth, they instead focus on other areas of life. This particular class is broken down in its relevant sectors.

Enter into the wealth stream of the higher class, from here it’s less about products and services as a foundation of wealth generation and instead more centred towards fashion, status, purpose, investments and luxuries.

On the first stage of the higher class lies the celebrity who’s fame and fortune solicit a multitude of actions. Celebrities indulge in a more pleasure oriented lifestyle. Since finances are order they focus more on Parties, social gatherings and media oriented events. They appear more in the press and on television and can be quite glamorous. It is also the place where many in the lower class develop their role-models.

At the higher end of the celebrity spectrum, sees a more steady lifestyle with more emphasis on purpose and meaning. Usually people in this particular occupation contribute to various charities or functions that contribute to some cause or belief. They do this as a way of giving back and are highly regarded for their efforts. They tend to have a stable financial base and that allows for a more global lifestyle.

The Elite or Ruling Class

The elite or ruling class is a minority of those in the upper class with greater decision importance and financial stability. The elite or ruling class usually comprises of company presidents, large company owners or those with a high degree of power. In the private sector they tend to be more business oriented investors focusing on wealth and input producing gains. These types of people are the world winds of the world. They will chair on certain boards and committees or otherwise where most of the key decisions are made. They also tend to be company investors and whose products and services have touched the world in some way. The people are more concerned with ROI, Stocks and the like, usually highly educated and skilled within a particular field, they usually have mastery of a field combined with a large volume of people under them.

The ruling class therefore have enormous power and leverage. Home of the billionaires and tycoons. They often rub shoulders with country officials and tend to congregate around similar environments.

The Royal Class

The royal class, now partly a legacy to the modern era is the highest form of the higher class. At the top of the classes it is the highest form of all occupations. The royal class consists of the Royal, Imperial and Papal families. In previous times, the people who occupied the royal class were sources of immense power, resources and wealth. They also are given the responsibility of monarch. In modern times, the royal class now gears towards special prestigious events and ceremonies. They are often held in high regard for their status in society.

Private and Public Sector Occupations

Now in addition to the classes, there’s different routes that the classes can reside in. The first route is that of the private sector, the second is that of the public sector. In the public sector there are also different routes, such as military, police, special forces, politics or religious activities.

While both sectors serve others, the ways in which they operate are slightly different. The private sector is more financial focused while the public sector is more power forced.

In the Religious sector, religious groups operate similar to the political sector however with less authority and power. Their focus lies more towards community related endeavours. Religious groups bring people and communities together while at the same time promoting particular views, values and beliefs as an underlying connection people at its core.

In the political sector, votes of the public count in a capitalist society. The more in favour of a particular candidate, the more power she or he is awarded. The name of the game to power lies in the hand of the majority. Politicians market themselves as potential candidates enacting certain favourable plans to should they be in a position to do so. The better the vote count is in their favour,  the better chances of promotion. Similar to employee role, there are many positions in the political sector. Each with its varying levels of authority and power.

At the higher levels of politics, similar to being on the member of a board in the private sector, senators and so forth usually have a good knowledge of a particular field and are relied upon as a representative of the people. Leaders of the political party have greater powers for impacting ’humanity’. Either for better or for worse. It is often here where many of the issues lie, and also where many can get solved. - To serve humanity - as the voice of the people -

The military also operates on a similar level with various positions from private all the way up to the general and so forth. This part is similar to other public sectors, whereby people from particular fields of expertise go to serve.

It is worth nothing that the military is a separate entity that resides in the public domain, power however comes from the political realm that often defends and enforces its laws and views held by the leaders of the political party. More subtle versions of the military exist, these tending to be implemented in its own country or origin while the military gets implemented outside its country of origin. Those organisations that operate inside the country of original include police and special forces. In regard to civil matters, special forces in relation to both military and police issues. The greater civil unrest  generally the greater the need for specialist agencies.

Other service groups also exist in the public realm most usually under the authority of a particular party. Therefore politics is by far the largest contributor to the decision making process. Notice all these serve someone or something to some extent and are all occupations. However it is worth nothing that greater financial reward be given to the private sector. While the greater power reward is given to the public sector.

[Antonello]

Delll <3 <3 <3 <3

[Leonardo]

A nice reading. Here goes my tip and some thoughts:

If you like, consider the usage of brackets after terminologies which attain a certain level of specificity (not of general knowledge) (or depending on the public you wanna reach with your publication) to explain them, ex. blue collar class, etc.

The private sector is more financial focused while the public sector is more power forced.

I couldn't understand properly what you meant in this comparison (and in the line of thought of the last topic of your rant), as i believe the 'power' you imply here for the public sector is as much present in the private than the public. It's an inherent condition for any organization, company, public establishment or else. The power that lies on the private sector is exactly tied to it's financial capacity - the ones who rule the cash own the world. There are companies which make more money per year than multiple countries in the world, and these use lobby tactics to impose their will upon society, using the politic spectrum as their intermediate between their own interests and society's interests.

Unless you mean 'power' as in a coercive perspective (with the State as the 'great provider' of health, safety and envinromental conditions of living for it's citizens, such as a great mother metaphor, punishing those who go against the code of conduct produced by this state, as in a relation +safety, -"freedom" by Zygmunt Bauman), which then makes all sense; but then, again, i would also say private sectors can be somewhat coercive for the same argument i brought above... buuuut that's just me trying to bring some debate and critical thoughts for it

A nice read to present the overall of work relations and what those mean to society as a whole. Are you studying in an university, or been graduated already, Dell?

[DellStorm]

A nice reading. Here goes my tip and some thoughts:

If you like, consider the usage of brackets after terminologies which attain a certain level of specificity (not of general knowledge) (or depending on the public you wanna reach with your publication) to explain them, ex. blue collar class, etc.

I couldn't understand properly what you meant in this comparison (and in the line of thought of the last topic of your rant), as i believe the 'power' you imply here for the public sector is as much present in the private than the public. It's an inherent condition for any organization, company, public establishment or else. The power that lies on the private sector is exactly tied to it's financial capacity - the ones who rule the cash own the world. There are companies which make more money per year than multiple countries in the world, and these use lobby tactics to impose their will upon society, using the politic spectrum as their intermediate between their own interests and society's interests.

Unless you mean 'power' as in a coercive perspective (with the State as the 'great provider' of health, safety and envinromental conditions of living for it's citizens, such as a great mother metaphor, punishing those who go against the code of conduct produced by this state, as in a relation +safety, -"freedom" by Zygmunt Bauman), which then makes all sense; but then, again, i would also say private sectors can be somewhat coercive for the same argument i brought above... buuuut that's just me trying to bring some debate and critical thoughts for it

A nice read to present the overall of work relations and what those mean to society as a whole. Are you studying in an university, or been graduated already, Dell?

@Leonardo

Just what I wanted Leonardo. Thanks very much for this.

I graduated in 2008, but I'm continuing to re-evaluate, innovate and rethink in my journal on many subjects. I read a book a day, and constantly re-educate myself on a daily basis. Often I write things in summary particular subjects that catch my attention. This was part of my journal entry.

I understand what you're saying about power. My point was that in the private sector, while financially they are powerful in the sense they can donate to causes or through lobbyists, they don't have the power of the military or other public services that the government has.

The private sector is more financial focused while the public sector is more power forced.

Sorry there was a typo, this should have read: The private sector is more financial oriented while the public sector is more power oriented. - In short - the private sector makes money. The public sector on the other hand has the authority to rewrite laws and enact certain powers.

Could you give me a few examples of where I should use brackets after terminologies?

Thanks Leonardo.

<3 Dell.

[Pizza4_Games]

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[Salmonella]

What are the last 10 books you've read in the past 10 days?

[DellStorm]

What are the last 10 books you've read in the past 10 days?

Not in the right order:

The Art of the Deal by Donald Trump
Inheritance by Sharon Moalem
Mindset by Dr Carol S Sweck (Interesting book this one)
Jonny Ive by Leander Kahney (Interesting part about bathroom design)
Titan by Ron Chernow - I've not finished this yet its 800 pages long.
Robin Williams by Emily Herbert
Focal Point by Brian Tracy
Swim with the sharks by Harvey Mckay
The upside of Aging by Paul irving 
Should I include my own book here too?
Check, Charge, Challenge - currently a work in progress...

[Sawyer]

Oh man it's been so much time. I'd be lying if I told you that I've read the whole thing because I'm a natural born lazyass but it's nice to hear from you Dell. It's [TCL]Bowman, perhaps you remember. Take care anyway man, we miss leaders like you.