For every job, so many men so many men no-one needs.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- There are many workers available for every job, yet few are truly needed.
- In plain terms
- Many people work but few are needed.
- What can you take from it?
- Labor markets often overlook human needs.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who is needed most?
- How is work valued?
Another view
It overlooks the value of care work or unpaid labor.
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