The first chants heard in the Iran uprising launching on December 28th focused on skyrocketing prices and unemployment.
The scope and depth of Iran’s unemployment is at times unbelievable, especially when you consider the fact that college graduates with Master’s degrees are seen as simple workers in construction sites, carrying loads in bazaars and other such means in their desperate effort to make ends meet.
A look into these statistics, from the regime’s own state-run media, provides an image and understanding of the power behind this time-bomb awaiting to explode and bring about changes to Iran’s political infrastructure.
Doormen, with PhDs
Iranian state TV broadcast a report showing interviews with ordinary workers who actually have PhDs or Master’s degrees, and some earning rankings in Olympiad and world-level competitions.
However, considering the lack of employment in Iran for such expertise roles, they are seen working as masons, security guards and even doormen. When asked why, many cite the fact that they lack any “connections” with people in high places to provide them an opportunity others receive despite lacking their education, while enjoying corrupt links.
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