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Survey reveals Indian families still rank doctors and IAS above others
A Times of India survey has found that 75% of respondents have been told by relatives to choose a 'better' career, with over 80% identifying doctors and IAS/IPS officers as the most…
The Story in Brief
A Times of India survey has found that 75% of respondents have been told by relatives to choose a 'better' career, with over 80% identifying doctors and IAS/IPS officers as the most prestigious professions. Engineering came second.
The survey, which included professionals from fields like journalism and PR, also found that 74% believe often-overlooked jobs such as nurse, police constable or mechanic do not get the same respect. Half the respondents said they felt pressured to pick a career mainly for its status. Experts cited job security and family expectations as key drivers, warning that fear-based choices can lead to burnout.
The Indian Opinion
The narrative that Indian parents blindly push children into engineering or medicine ignores a simple fact: for many families, a stable income is not a preference but a necessity. Yes, comparisons and unfinished ambitions play a part, but so does real economic insecurity. Instead of blaming parents wholesale, the real test will come as newer fields like PR or content creation prove they can offer reliable livelihoods. Will social respect follow earnings, or will old hierarchies hold? That is the question to watch.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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