Why a 'Good Enough' Job Beats a 'Perfect' Job

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Do you remember when you were a child, and adults would ask what job you wanted when you grew up? Some people think we shouldn't ask children that question. Simone Stolzoff, the writer of a book called "The Good Enough Job: Reclaiming Life from Work," says we make it seem like having a dream job is the most important thing in life. Stolzoff tried different jobs in his 20s, hoping to find one that would define who he was. But he realized that jobs may not give our lives meaning. In the US, there's a pressure to always be the best at work and even in leisure activities. Stolzoff left his job as a designer in 2022 to finish writing his book and discover who he was outside of work. He suggests finding a job that is "good enough" to support the life you want, considering factors like salary, industry, schedule, or title.

Çocukken yetişkinlerin size büyüdüğünüzde ne iş yapmak istediğinizi sorduklarını hatırlıyor musunuz? Bazı insanlar çocuklara bu soruyu sormamamız gerektiğini düşünüyor. "Yeterince İyi İş" adlı kitabın yazarı Simone Stolzoff: Hayatı İşten Geri Almak" adlı kitabın yazarı Simone Stolzoff, hayalimizdeki işe sahip olmayı hayattaki en önemli şeymiş gibi gösterdiğimizi söylüyor. Stolzoff 20'li yaşlarında kendisini tanımlayacak bir iş bulma umuduyla farklı işler denemiş. Ancak işlerin hayatımıza anlam katmayabileceğini fark etti. ABD'de, işte ve hatta boş zaman aktivitelerinde her zaman en iyi olma baskısı var. Stolzoff, kitabını yazmayı bitirmek ve iş dışında kim olduğunu keşfetmek için 2022 yılında tasarımcı olarak çalıştığı işinden ayrıldı. Maaş, sektör, program veya unvan gibi faktörleri göz önünde bulundurarak, istediğiniz hayatı destekleyecek "yeterince iyi" bir iş bulmanızı öneriyor.

Questions

1- What does Simone Stolzoff challenge regarding childhood aspirations in his book?

A) The importance of having childhood dreamsB) The idea of a "dream job" as life's ultimate goalC) The need for children to choose specific professionsD) The relevance of asking children about their future

2- What drove Simone Stolzoff's diverse professional journey in his 20s?

A) A quest for the highest-paying jobB) A desire for a job that would shape his identityC) A focus on leisure activitiesD) A commitment to staying in the same job

3- What factors does Simone Stolzoff suggest individuals consider when finding a job?

A) Job popularity and workplace environmentB) Salary, industry, schedule, or titleC) Job location and commuting timeD) The prestige of the company and job security

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You have completed the comprehension questions. 

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Parts of this lesson are based on: An article Engoo Daily News.