Just to add on to my point about training. I am looking at the FAQ section on the Ajira website. "What skills qualify me to start earning/online work?" Answer: "To start working online you only need basic computer skills, internet connection and a computer/laptop." True. But you also need the skills I mentioned: hardworker, need minimum supervision, flexible, good organization skills, self-driven/self-starter, responsible, etc. This article gives details: https://www.themuse.com/advice/7-skills-youll-need-to-land-a-workfromhome-jo... The 7th skill in the article is particularly important and was touched on by one of the speakers at the Kenya School of Internet Governance. The flexibility of online work gives rise to the risk of a skewed work/life balance. It is very easy to find yourself working for 24 hours straight, during weekends, during holidays. In summary: yes let the youth explore online work but let the government also offer adequate and ongoing training because the nature of online work will keep on changing as technology continues developing. Regards, Mildred Achoch. Check out the Rock 'n' roll film festival, Kenya TV Channel! http://kenyarockfilmfestivaljournal.blogspot.com On Wed, Nov 30, 2016 at 6:14 PM, Mildred Achoch <mildandred@gmail.com> wrote:
@Tony, speaking from experience, the online work environment is cut throat. We compete with people from all over the world and we are judged solely on merit and track record. If the people who started the petition are afraid that their space (their space?!) will be invaded by new workers then their fears are unfounded. Online work has a great way of weeding out people who are not serious. So I say that anyone who wants to try out working online should be allowed to do so but should also be given the required information and training. They should be told that it's not all roses. It takes hard work, dedication and discipline. Yes it's flexible and you are your own boss but for some people, this flexibility and lack of supervision could do them a disservice. Our education system does not yet prepare us to work in this way so training is key.
Regards, Mildred Achoch.
Check out the Rock 'n' roll film festival, Kenya TV Channel! http://kenyarockfilmfestivaljournal.blogspot.com
On Wed, Nov 30, 2016 at 12:55 PM, Tony White via kictanet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
This is strange - It seems to me that those who are already involved in 'online' work just don't want 1 million Kenyan youth 'invading their space'. Fear? Jealousy? Sijui ;)
I have to hope that CS Mucheru knows what he is doing!
http://www.techweez.com/2016/11/30/petition-fronted-bring-aj ira-digital-website/
-- Tony White
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