So much has been discussed on the shortcomings of income disparity in developed and emerging countries. We tend to jump on the bandwagon and insist that the income disparity be equalised in order to make the society that we live in a better one. However, I think this income disparity does in fact be necessary and needed.
I realise that there are just some jobs in developed countries that the native citizens shun away from. Being in the shipyard, I see that majority of the "dirty" work has been done by the foreign workers. Some might argue that this exploitation is unethical but one thing for sure, the foreign workers do benefit much from it; in terms of money.
If today, there exsits no emerging nations, where are we going to find the needed hands to do these "dirty" jobs? A balance is needed to make sure we do not marginalise the workers.
Had a conversation with one of the workers today and the topic was on family. I learnt that this particular worker calls back to his family at least once a week. He is one only foreign worker that I was able to hold a decent conversation with. In fact, his command of English is pretty impressive. He said he misses his family very much and hope to go back in another years time.
Well, before we scrutinise all foreign workers as ... Spare a little thought for them. Ethnocentrism is definitely not cool. So much has been said, I must say I will not buy any electronic goods or gadgets from INdians after my personal experience @ SIm LIm today. Yes, and I mean it.
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