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maiphuonghaha
English / Career Path
by maiphuonghaha on March 11, 2017
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Topic: Many people decide on a career path early in their lives and keep to it. This, they argue, leads to a more satisfying working life. To what extent do you agree with this view? What other things can people do in order to have a satisfying working life?

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It is true that some people know from an early age what career they want to pursue, and they are happy to spend the rest of their lives in the same profession. While I accept that this may suit many people, I believe that others enjoy changing careers or seeking job satisfaction in different ways.

On the one hand, having a defined career path can certainly lead to a satisfying working life. Many people decide as young children what they want to do as adults, and it gives them a great sense of satisfaction to work towards their goals and gradually achieve them. For example, many children dream of becoming doctors, but to realise this ambition they need to gain the relevant qualifications and undertake years of training. In my experience, very few people who have qualified as doctors choose to change career because they find their work so rewarding, and because they have invested so much time and effort to reach their goal.

On the other hand, people find happiness in their working lives in different ways. Firstly, not everyone dreams of doing a particular job, and it can be equally rewarding to try a variety of professions; starting out on a completely new career path can be a reinvigorating experience. Secondly, some people see their jobs as simply a means of earning money, and they are happy if their salary is high enough to allow them to enjoy life outside work. Finally, job satisfaction is often the result of working conditions, rather than the career itself. For example, a positive working atmosphere, enthusiastic colleagues, and an inspirational boss can make working life much more satisfying, regardless of the profession.

In conclusion, it can certainly be satisfying to pursue a particular career for the whole of one’s life, but this is by no means the only route to fulfilment.

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    Topic: Many people decide on a career path early in their lives and keep to it; this, it is argued, leads to a more satisfying working life. To what extent do you agree with this view? What other things can people do to have a satisfying working life?

    Model essay:

    It is true that some people know from an early age - the career they want to pursue. And they are happy to spend the rest of their lives in their chosen profession. While I accept that this may suit many people, I believe that others enjoy pursuing different careers or seeking job satisfaction in a variety of ways.

    However, having a defined career path can certainly lead to a satisfying working life. Many people decide as young children the career they wish to pursue as adults, and that choice gives them a great sense of purpose that drives them to work towards their goals and achieve them. For example, many children dream of becoming doctors, but to realize this ambition they need to undertake years of training and gain the relevant qualifications. In my experience, very few people who have qualified as doctors choose to change their career because they find their work so rewarding and because they have invested so much time and effort in pursuit of their goal.

    On the other hand, people find happiness in their working lives in different ways. First, not everyone dreams of doing a particular job, and it can be equally rewarding to try a variety of professions. And starting out on a whole new career path can be a reinvigorating experience. Second, some people see their jobs as merely a means of earning money, and they are happy if their salary is high enough to allow them to enjoy life outside of work. Finally, job satisfaction is often the result of working conditions, rather than the career itself. For example, a positive working atmosphere, enthusiastic colleagues, and an inspirational boss can make working life much more satisfying, regardless of the profession.

    In conclusion, it can certainly be satisfying to pursue a particular career for the whole of one’s life, but this is by no means the only route to fulfillment.

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maiphuonghaha
maiphuonghaha
March 12, 2017

Thank you very much!