Eight out of ten university students consider emigrating upon graduation
A recent study reveals an alarming fact: eight out of ten students in university seriously consider seeking their professional future outside the country once they obtain their degree. This sentiment, widespread among educated youth, points to a deep disconnect between academic preparation and the prospects they perceive in their territory. 🧑🎓
What motivates this decision?
The respondents point to two key factors. First, a local job market that does not allow them to develop their careers or achieve basic economic stability. Salaries, as they indicate, do not match the cost of living and working conditions rarely improve. In parallel, they express clear discontent with the political climate, which they see as an environment that does not favor creating quality jobs or promoting innovation.
Main causes for emigrating:- Low salaries that do not cover the cost of living.
- Lack of opportunities for professional progression.
- A political environment perceived as unfavorable for innovating and creating stable employment.
If a large part of this educated generation decides to seek their future abroad, the country could face a shortage of professionals in key sectors.
Consequences for the national future
This trend is not just a sociological datum; it poses a real economic challenge. It implies a potential brain drain of young and qualified talent. Experts warn that, if it materializes, the country could suffer a shortage of professionals in strategic areas in the medium term, which would slow its capacity to grow and compete globally.
Possible impacts of brain drain:- Shortage of specialized professionals in key sectors for the economy.
- Slowdown of economic growth and innovation capacity.
- Risk of becoming a net exporter of human capital without being able to retain it.
A debate with two visions
Facing this panorama, divergent positions emerge. Some with a more optimistic view argue that training brains for export could be an undeclared policy, with possible long-term benefits in the form of international networks. Others, however, fear the opposite effect: that the country becomes a talent factory for other nations, investing in educating people it then cannot use for its own development. The debate on how to retain this generation is open. 🌍