Amy Wrzesniewski, associate professor of organizational behavior at Yale University, has been studying a classification system that can help you recognize your orientation toward your work and attain greater job satisfaction. She defines work in three ways: 1. A JOB is a way to pay the bills. It’s a means to an end, and you have little attachment to it. 2. A CAREER is a path toward growth and achievement. Careers have clear ladders for upward mobility. 3. A CALLING is work that is an important part of your life and provides meaning. People with a calling are generally more satisfied with the
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