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**Eviftilia** · 09-12-2007, 04:58 AM

Dear N:
Your posting has brought up an interesting point. During my stay in Chennai, I have observed that our Brahmin boys would like to rather be in a clerical job than going out and learn these very important and much-in-demand professions as a/c technician. It seems they are averse to doing manual and physical jobs. This is where these guys can take lessons from the US culture, where any job is considered good with dignity of labor in mind.
I have a nephew who has a BA degree (which is of no use anyway!); I suggested to him that he should go for some specialized technical training such as electrician (none of those electricians in Chennai are qualified or licensed) or a/c technician. He looked at me as if I insulted him! Go figure!

Have you tried to get a good plumber in U.S or any of the metros in India?
I know a Brahmin Boy who is an excellent qualified Air conditioning Mechanic. He migrated to Australia (At least that was what he was supposed to do), did a lot a free-lance mechanic work there and earned a fortune. Much more than what our engineers who went there earn in a life time. He is now back in India and has a firm doing the same work.

The Vedapatashalas take boys at a very young age.( They look cute with their Kudumis.) The classes depend on their progress. I have not gone into detail of the studies.

Do visit one of the Patashalas. It is an experience.

09-12-2007, 04:58 AM	#6
Eviftilia Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 373 Senior Member	Dear N: Your posting has brought up an interesting point. During my stay in Chennai, I have observed that our Brahmin boys would like to rather be in a clerical job than going out and learn these very important and much-in-demand professions as a/c technician. It seems they are averse to doing manual and physical jobs. This is where these guys can take lessons from the US culture, where any job is considered good with dignity of labor in mind. I have a nephew who has a BA degree (which is of no use anyway!); I suggested to him that he should go for some specialized technical training such as electrician (none of those electricians in Chennai are qualified or licensed) or a/c technician. He looked at me as if I insulted him! Go figure! Have you tried to get a good plumber in U.S or any of the metros in India? I know a Brahmin Boy who is an excellent qualified Air conditioning Mechanic. He migrated to Australia (At least that was what he was supposed to do), did a lot a free-lance mechanic work there and earned a fortune. Much more than what our engineers who went there earn in a life time. He is now back in India and has a firm doing the same work. The Vedapatashalas take boys at a very young age.( They look cute with their Kudumis.) The classes depend on their progress. I have not gone into detail of the studies. Do visit one of the Patashalas. It is an experience.
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