20th July 2023 2:41:35 PM
2 mins readGhana is currently facing economic challenges, which necessitates Ghanaians to align their incomes with the prevailing inflation rate.In June 2023, inflation edged up to 42.5% from the previous month's 42.2%. This surge means that the prices of goods have risen by 42.5% within that month.
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Consequently, if incomes remain stagnant while prices of goods and services increase, consumers might find themselves burdened with debt or forced to cut back on spending.Though the immediate impact may not be readily apparent, over time, these developments can lead to a decline in the overall quality of life.Ghana's minimum wage currently stands at GH¢14.
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88, and traditionally, it was believed that public service jobs offered better salaries compared to those in the private sector.However, with the rise of the private sector and entrepreneurship, the validity of this notion has become less clear.For the purpose of this article, the focus will be on identifying the best-paying jobs available in Ghana in 2023.1. Civil engineering Civil engineers deal with matters related to infrastructural projects.
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They handle creativity, design, supervision, construction, and maintenance. Since their jobs deal with infrastructure development, they are able to work remotely, for the private sector and public sector as well. Mostly, their jobs are also contract-based.2. Business AnalysisBusiness analysis deals with everything that concerns businesses.
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Analysts help to assess every aspect of a business and come up with ways to improve or ensure the business’ growth. Analysts are paid quite decent salaries.3. University ProfessorThe teaching profession may not be so rewarding at the lower levels but climbing up, University lecturers and professors earn quite decent salaries.4.
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Medical DoctorIn recent times, Ghana has seen the exodus of medical doctors to other Western countries in search of greener pastures. However, the profession still remains one with quite decent paychecks.5. LawyersLawyers are also part of the high-salaried workers in Ghana. Usually, lawyers are highly sought-after due to the high rates they charge from their clients.6.
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IT specialistPlayers in the IT space have gained their position as part of the highest earners in Ghana due to the evolution of the internet.7. Network EngineeringNetwork Engineers design, build, and configure networks. do a variety of tasks, including upgrading equipment, setting up nodes, and troubleshooting, among others.8. Human Resource PersonnelHR managers are responsible for the general well being of employees of a company.
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They serve as recruiters and applicant screeners during each round of the hiring process. They also handle training and orientation of newly hired employees. They also handle scheduling, payroll, incident reports, and other relevant tasks.9. Product ManagementA Product Manager’s task is to find out what customers need. They gather this data through thorough market research, customer feedback, and surveys.10.
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Customer Service RepresentativeJust like the name of the role, they handle the needs of customers and ensure that they are always satisfied.
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