Take this one from PPS called ever so important sounding as PPS’s Graduate Professional Index. It “reveals” that 73% of South Africa’s graduate professionals “are confident about the future of their professions over the next five years” and that “young South African professionals believe they work in a sought after profession (36%) and that they contribute positively to society (28%).” as reported by that bastion of South African journalism, The Citizen.
The rag quotes Macy Seperepere, “manager of professional associations at PPS”, as saying the results indicate “that most professionals were proud of what they did and the fact they helped to make South Africa a better place for all its citizens. “Monetary reward is not high on their priority list as only 19% listed earning capacity as a factor that has a positive effect on their confidence.”
Another SA rag responding to the same survey – this times The Times – says “despite a turbulent political landscape and tough economic times, South Africa’s professionals, from doctors and dentists to engineers and lawyers, don’t want to pack for Perth”.
The survey “revealed” pharmacists and accountants were confidence in the future and what kept them in SA included “improved regulations, earning capacity, improved economic conditions, having sought-after professions and contributing positively to society”.
The remaining 27% of professionals who said they were not confident in the future of their professions, are concerned about political issues and economic conditions.
The survey also showed that 53% of professionals had not considered emigration in the past year. Of the professionals who had not considered “packing for Perth”, 44% of them stated their main reason for staying was that they were happy living in South Africa.
