After some reflection following my first writing on the subject of valued professions I got thinking that as consumers we can change this perception. Our young people and even older people in certain jobs are not even treated kindly or with respect by consumers. Maybe if we, as consumers, would show our appreciation for others then maybe they could feel better about their jobs. This could snowball into better self esteem, better work ethic, improved quality of their work, initiative to learn more and be better at what they are doing. What a novel concept. As consumers, we could eventually change this warped view of what is important and valued in society. We could begin to see that what is of real value is the person doing the work. If the doctor or computer person did not have someone to make them their coffee, prepare and serve their lunch, cut their grass, fix their leaky pipes……. they would or could not be as good at their job because they would have to be learning how to do these other things in life. They could miss their opportunity to come up with something life/world changing. AND, when they do come up with that life/world changing idea it is important to realize that it is really those others in their lives that played an enormous role and allowed it to happen. For without their help, it would never have occurred. Think about that one.
