[kictanet] Petition against Ajira

[Mildred Achoch]

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-job

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.

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On Wed, Nov 30, 2016 at 6:14 PM, Mildred Achoch <mildandred at 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 at 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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