Anti-Bumming Laws

There have been blaring of trumpets by the authorities regarding the number of degree holders who are jobless. And they point out that it is not because there are not many jobs, but it's just that the graduates tend to be picky with what they want to work as. Therefore, in my constant state of thought through hibernation, i reached upon an epiphany (usually done by filling up my stomach): Why not start a written law against bummers?

This plan revolves around the fact that since the bums need some sort of motivation, usually a carrot, why not use this method as well as the known method of the stick to get them going? (for the uninitiated, the carrot and stick method involves motivation either by praise and rewards, i.e. carrots, or reprimands and punishments, i.e. sticks)

What the act (hereby called Anti-Bumming Act, or ABA. Catchy..) would do is basically reward those who find jobs by giving them a 100 ringgit bonus in monthly salary for the first 5 or 6 months of employment. To prevent job hopping, the authorities should actually allow the companies to forfeit the pay if the bums quit before the time is up, and disqualify them from ever getting anymore bonuses even if they tried working again in another company. This is, in my opinion, the carrot-stick theory.

Whereas the stick theory (which i must say is more interesting) involves the graduate's degree becoming 'frozen' upon non-employment for a maximum of 2 years after graduation. To re-activate the 'frozen' degree, they shall, perhaps, have to take a test or a semester of 'refreshment course' in their respective universities to get them back on their feet, as 2 years would most probably make their cogs in their brain rust due to the inactivity and junk they accumulate throughout the years.

Why i say that 2 years is a reasonable set time is because i reckon that it is more than enough relaxation before entering the rat race (well truth be told it is also because i feel that i would want to take a gap year and therefore it is wise to make a lacuna for myself:P). Anyway, honestly speaking, 2 years would be a reasonable time to allow graduates to find jobs, and also allow them to have fun and relax, to show that the authorities still consider the needs of graduates. Had they not felt that way, i reckon they could reduce the maximum duration of unemployment to a year.

Thus, with all this in mind, i do feel that the ABA shall be an awesome act that would really improve the productivity of our nation, as well as usher in a surge of employment! Anyone who opposes this view, all i can say is 'en garde'. But do write your views down on how to improve it! Maybe write the interpretation section down too just for the fun of it! Till next time..

Cheerio!
EzzE