Friday, September 11, 2009

what to do, what to do?

I'm going to try and write more often. I feel like it would be a great way to improve my writing skills aswelll as making me contemplate more about things. Some might say that I shouldn't be contemplating any more than I am, but I disagree.

So, what do I have to say today. I'm wondering about my internship and what I am going to do in the future. I was listening to a debate about racism in South Africa this morning. There seems to be more and more talk about people being placed in certain positions because of their skin colour, in order to even out the playing fields. I am not entirely sure that this is the right thing to do, as it merely categorizes people into racial groups. This re-emphasizes the differences between people and leads to further disharmony. I feel quite sad that we are still in a society where some people are given more opportunities than others. I do believe, however, that we don't have to focus on this. I was listening to a motivational speaker a couple of weeks ago, and he really peeked an interest in me. I was thinking that if I am not part of the group that is being favoured at the moment (or was in the past), I have to make a plan to not be part of that system. In other words, I have to think about and eventually start my own consultancy. I'm thinking that it's probably the best way to go forward and hopefully create jobs for people(anyone, irrespective of colour).

Anyway, that's my rant for the day. I'm not sure where this is going, only time will tell.

Feel free to comment.

Have a super day!

4 comments:

Sid said...

I have absolutely no problem with affirmative action. As long as the black/indian/coloured person they hire is competent.

floopsie said...

@sid: which in the case of our organization doesnt always happen. but i agree with sid we need EE for transformation, but the person has to be competent.

as for you opening your own consultancy, I think its definitely a good idea!

cazz said...

@sid: but doesn't it make u angry that we are still put into groups?

@fahiema: transformation, at what cost?

would you be happy knowing that you were chosen to work at your company not based on your talent but based on your colour?

cazz said...

MCM has advertised two new posts - the one for a principa oceanographer (africans and indians preferred) and a hake fisheries deputy director (africans and whites preferred)!! AA is clearly not working for "coloured" people at MCM!!!!