Introduction
As you begin to discover the many careers available, it is necessary
to understand the importance of work and why people work. Most people
work to earn money to live. However, successful workers like their work and
have a sense of satisfaction about their accomplishments.
While you explore your career options, you will learn how to identify
those things that will make you happy in your job. You will also learn that
being flexible and adjusting to the needs of the economy can help you find
a career that you enjoy. Being prepared for the changing workplace will
help you be happy and successful in your chosen career.
In this chapter, you will learn about what, in addition to money, people
gain from working and how the global economy affects career prospects.
College
and Career
Readiness
Reading Prep. In preparation for reading
the chapter, think about why people work.
How does the occupation an individual
chooses affect his or her lifestyle? As
you read, consider how the information in
this chapter supports or contradicts your
answers to these questions.
Check Your Career IQ
Before you begin the chapter, see what you already
know about careers by taking the chapter pretest. Use
the related QR code to view the pretest on the mobile
site. If you do not have a smartphone, visit the
G-W Learning companion website to access the pretest.
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