Why The World Is Paying More For Plumbers Than Engineers?? | upGrad

#engineering #indianengineers #btech India produces millions of engineers every year. Yet studies suggest a large percentage struggle to find quality jobs. At the same time, countries like Japan and Germany are facing massive skill shortages and are actively looking for skilled workers. Register Now: https://sot.upgrad.com/s/b3d9f647 USE CODE: UGMOT500 for 50% Discount uGNET | Limited Seats So what went wrong? In this video, we explore why engineering degrees are losing value, how AI is changing the job market, why skilled trades are becoming more valuable than ever, and what India can learn from countries that prioritize skills over certificates. From the engineering placement crisis and IIT placement trends to Japan's demand for skilled workers, Germany's vocational education model, and the future of work in the AI era, this video breaks down one of the biggest career shifts of our generation. If you're a student, engineer, job seeker, parent, or professional wondering which skills will matter in the future, this video is for you. Below are the concepts covered in this video : 00:00 — Japan’s Shocking Demand From India 00:32 — Why 83% Engineers Are Jobless 01:04 — The Engineering Dream Trap 02:14 — IIT Placements Are Falling Too 02:45 — Why Plumbers Earn More Than Engineers 03:15 — AI Is Replacing Basic Coding Jobs 03:48 — Japan Wants Skilled Hands, Not Degrees 04:48 — ₹1.5 Lakh Salary Without Engineering 05:19 — Why Germany Is Choosing Indians 06:23 — India’s Blue Collar Workforce Boom 06:53 — The World Is Paying Premium For Indian Skills 07:22 — India’s “Paper Engineer” Crisis 07:49 — Why Engineering Degrees Are Losing Value 08:18 — How AI Replaces Generic Engineers 08:48 — The Only Way To Survive The Future 09:22 — Germany’s Skill-Based Education Model 09:51 — Why India’s ITIs Are Failing 10:21 — Specialized Skills Are The New Power Topics covered: Engineering placements in India Engineering degree ROI Indian engineers vs plumbers BTech unemployment crisis AI replacing coding jobs Skilled workers in Germany & Japan ITI vs Engineering College Software engineering jobs Indian youth employment crisis Future of engineering in India Vocational skills and blue-collar jobs India education system reality Disclaimer : This video is intended solely for educational and informational purposes. The views expressed are based on publicly available information and personal analysis/opinion References to third parties are made only for commentary and discussion purposes. Some visuals and AI-generated clips used in this video are for illustration and storytelling purposes only. Certain scenes may be dramatized or simulated to explain concepts better. This video is intended for educational and informational purposes. #infosys #tcs #wipro #btechjobs #engineeringjobs #itjobs #techjobs #upgrad