People Talk About What They Do All Day and How They Feel About What They Do

Working: People Talk About What They Do All Day and How They Feel About What They Do

by Studs Terkel

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2492 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	939 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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What do people do all day? And how do they feel about what they do? These are two questions that have fascinated me for as long as I can remember. I've always been curious about what other people do for work, and how they feel about their jobs. Do they love what they do? Do they hate it? Are they somewhere in between?

I decided to find out by interviewing people from all walks of life about their work. I wanted to hear from people who love their jobs, people who hate their jobs, and people who are somewhere in between. I wanted to know what they do all day, and how they feel about what they do.

The interviews in this book are a fascinating look into the world of work. They offer a glimpse into the lives of people who do all sorts of different jobs, from doctors and lawyers to teachers and social workers. The interviews are honest and revealing, and they provide a unique perspective on the world of work.

The Interviews

The interviews in this book are divided into three sections: people who love their jobs, people who hate their jobs, and people who are somewhere in between.

People who love their jobs

The people who love their jobs are passionate about what they do. They find their work to be fulfilling and rewarding, and they wouldn't trade it for anything. They are grateful for the opportunity to do what they love, and they take pride in their work.

Some of the people who love their jobs include:

• A doctor who loves helping people and making a difference in their lives.
• A teacher who loves inspiring and educating young minds.
• A social worker who loves helping people overcome challenges and improve their lives.
• A lawyer who loves fighting for justice and making a difference in the world.
• A musician who loves creating and performing music.

People who hate their jobs

The people who hate their jobs are miserable. They find their work to be unfulfilling and unrewarding, and they can't wait to leave it behind. They feel trapped in their jobs, and they dread going to work every day.

Some of the people who hate their jobs include:

• A cashier who hates dealing with rude customers and repetitive tasks.
• A telemarketer who hates making cold calls and being rejected.
• A data entry clerk who hates staring at a computer screen all day.
• A factory worker who hates working long hours in a noisy and dangerous environment.
• A salesperson who hates being pressured to meet sales quotas.

People who are somewhere in between

The people who are somewhere in between don't love their jobs, but they don't hate them either. They find their work to be tolerable, and they're grateful for the paycheck. They're not passionate about their work, but they're not miserable either.

Some of the people who are somewhere in between include:

• An accountant who finds their work to be boring and repetitive, but they're grateful for the stable income.
• A customer service representative who finds their work to be frustrating and demanding, but they're grateful for the opportunity to help people.
• A software engineer who finds their work to be challenging and rewarding, but they're frustrated by the long hours and lack of work-life balance.
• A retail worker who finds their work to be unfulfilling and low-paying, but they're grateful for the flexible hours.
• A teacher who finds their work to be rewarding and challenging, but they're frustrated by the low pay and lack of respect.

The interviews in this book offer a fascinating look into the world of work. They provide a glimpse into the lives of people who do all sorts of different jobs, from doctors and lawyers to teachers and social workers. The interviews are honest and revealing, and they provide a unique perspective on the world of work.

I hope that the interviews in this book will inspire you to think about your own work and how you feel about it. If you're unhappy with your job, I encourage you to take steps to change it. There are many resources available to help you find a job that you love. And if you're happy with your job, I encourage you to appreciate it and be grateful for the opportunity to do what you love.

Working: People Talk About What They Do All Day and How They Feel About What They Do

by Studs Terkel

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2492 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	939 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE