Pulse of Chennai anonymous opinion poll
We told everyone to study & "move up." Now no one wants skilled labour jobs
In plain English: Is low pay the reason people avoid skilled labor jobs?
Choose between Everyone should study & grow and Low pay is the real reason.
This poll asks if people are avoiding skilled labour jobs because they want to pursue higher education or if low wages are the main issue. One side believes everyone should focus on studying and personal growth, while the other points to poor pay as the deterrent. Share your perspective anonymously; your opinion matters to Chennai.
The live Chennai verdict
Nowadays in Chennai, many young people are finishing school. But some jobs that need special skills are not paying much money. So people are thinking if studying more is worth it for these jobs.
As per today's poll results, 52% of participants are saying “Everyone should study & grow”. The poll is still live and the complete split unlocks after you vote. This is one of the questions trending on Pulse of Chennai right now.
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Published 31 July 2026. Results represent Pulse of Chennai participants and are not a scientific population survey.