You may also add the role of community mem-
ber and neighbor. In these roles, you may have
responsibilities for organizing and participating
in community activities. These roles may
include volunteering your time to help others.
You may also have other roles. For example, you
may be a tennis player or a member of a choir.
Your hobbies or special interests give you roles
and responsibilities that also take up time.
When you make a career decision, you
may want to consider the roles you plan to have.
The role of parent is particularly demanding.
One of the benefits of a hospitality career is
that many of the jobs have flexible or part-time
work hours.
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Part 5 Careers
23-33 An individual has many roles to balance in life.
Examples of Multiple Roles
Worker Spouse and Parent Neighbor
Homemaker Consumer Runner