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

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Simone Stolzoff, the author of "The Good Enough Job: Reclaiming Life from Work," challenges the conventional practice of asking children about their future career aspirations. He suggests that posing the question of what one wants to be when they grow up may unintentionally prioritize the concept of a "dream job" as life's ultimate objective. Stolzoff draws from personal experience, recounting his diverse professional journey in technology, advertising, and journalism during his 20s, driven by the quest to find a job that would shape his identity.

Simone Stolzoff, "The Good Enough Job: Hayatı İşten Geri Almak" kitabının yazarı Simone Stolzoff, çocuklara gelecekteki kariyer hedeflerini soran geleneksel uygulamaya meydan okuyor. Büyüyünce ne olmak istedikleri sorusunun sorulmasının, hayatın nihai hedefi olarak "rüya iş" kavramına istemeden de olsa öncelik verebileceğini öne sürüyor. Stolzoff, kimliğini şekillendirecek bir iş bulma arayışıyla 20'li yaşlarında teknoloji, reklamcılık ve gazetecilik alanlarındaki çeşitli profesyonel yolculuğunu anlatarak kişisel deneyimlerinden yararlanıyor.

Contrary to the prevailing belief, Stolzoff argues that jobs are not inherently designed to impart meaning to our lives. He underscores the pervasive culture in the US, urging individuals not only to excel professionally but also to extend this competitive drive into leisure activities. Having departed from his role as a designer in 2022 to complete his book, Stolzoff challenges the pursuit of the elusive "perfect" job. Instead, he advocates for individuals to identify a job that is "good enough" to align with the life they desire, considering elements such as salary, industry, schedule, or title.

Stolzoff, yaygın kanının aksine, işlerin doğası gereği hayatlarımıza anlam katmak üzere tasarlanmadığını savunuyor. ABD'deki yaygın kültürün altını çizerek, bireyleri yalnızca profesyonel olarak başarılı olmaya değil, aynı zamanda bu rekabetçi dürtüyü boş zaman faaliyetlerine de yaymaya teşvik ediyor. Kitabını tamamlamak için 2022 yılında tasarımcı olarak görevinden ayrılan Stolzoff, zor bulunan "mükemmel" iş arayışına meydan okuyor. Bunun yerine, bireylerin maaş, sektör, program veya unvan gibi unsurları göz önünde bulundurarak arzu ettikleri yaşamla uyumlu olacak "yeterince iyi" bir iş belirlemelerini savunuyor.

Questions

1- According to Simone Stolzoff, what unintended consequence may arise from asking children about their future careers?

A) Children may become indecisive about their future.B) The concept of a "dream job" may be elevated as life's ultimate goal.C) Children may feel pressured to choose a specific profession.D) It may lead to a lack of interest in education.

2- What is the prevailing culture in the US that Stolzoff criticizes in his book?

A) A culture of leisure and relaxationB) A culture of professional excellence extending into leisure activitiesC) A culture of avoiding workD) A culture of constant job changes

3- What does Simone Stolzoff suggest individuals should look for in a job?

A) The highest-paying job availableB) A job that defines their identityC) A "good enough" job to support the life they desireD) The perfect job with no compromises

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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.