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

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Reflecting on childhood dreams of becoming teachers, doctors, or movie stars, Simone Stolzoff, author of "The Good Enough Job: Reclaiming Life from Work," challenges the narrative surrounding the question of what we want to be when we grow up. Stolzoff contends that asking children about their future professions elevates the idea of a "dream job" as life's paramount goal. Drawing from his own experience, Stolzoff worked in various fields in his 20s, seeking a job that would define his identity.

"The Good Enough Job." kitabının yazarı Simone Stolzoff, öğretmen, doktor ya da film yıldızı olmak gibi çocukluk hayallerini yansıtıyor: Hayatı İşten Geri Almak" kitabının yazarı Simone Stolzoff, büyüdüğümüzde ne olmak istediğimiz sorusunu çevreleyen anlatıya meydan okuyor. Stolzoff, çocuklara gelecekteki mesleklerini sormanın, "hayallerdeki iş" fikrini hayatın en önemli hedefi haline getirdiğini iddia ediyor. Kendi deneyimlerinden yola çıkan Stolzoff, 20'li yaşlarında çeşitli alanlarda çalışarak kimliğini tanımlayacak bir iş aradı.

However, he emphasizes that jobs may not inherently provide life with meaning. In the US, a pervasive culture exists, urging individuals to excel continually, even extending this drive into leisure activities. Stolzoff, who left his position as a designer in 2022 to complete his book, argues against the pursuit of the "perfect" job. Instead, he encourages individuals to seek a job that is "good enough" to support the life they desire, considering factors such as salary, industry, schedule, or title.

Ancak, işlerin doğası gereği hayata anlam katmayabileceğini de vurguluyor. ABD'de, bireyleri sürekli olarak başarılı olmaya teşvik eden, hatta bu dürtüyü boş zaman faaliyetlerine kadar genişleten yaygın bir kültür var. Kitabını tamamlamak için 2022 yılında tasarımcı olarak çalıştığı pozisyondan ayrılan Stolzoff, "mükemmel" iş arayışına karşı çıkıyor. Bunun yerine, bireyleri maaş, sektör, program veya unvan gibi faktörleri göz önünde bulundurarak arzu ettikleri yaşamı destekleyecek "yeterince iyi" bir iş aramaya teşvik ediyor.

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