I am not really sure if I really see many differences between the stories from In Another Class and Temptations vs Aspirations. Really I see more likeness than difference. All of these people have been at some time or another unhappy with their work. They continue that work for finanical compensation. After a while all of their stories just blend into each other to be just one big story.
I have untill this point in my life rejected all thoughts of switching careers because I really enjoyed what I did. Plenty of people made more money than me but that was ok because I was happy and enjoyed going to work each day. If you have never truly enjoyed your job then you will not understand this but let me tell you that there isnt any amount of money that is worth the feeling of freedom you have when you dont dread going to work.
My life does not fit into either of these sections because I had the job I loved and did well with it for several years. I enjoyed it but I cared to much about it. I am doing the opposite of the people in the book. I have to step away from my old career because it is making me crazy. I never thought I would say this but I just want to get paid reasonably well and know what my paycheck is going to be every week . I want to leave work at work and not think about it untill I go back.
I think most of the people of this book have made no real chane for good or bad in their lifes. To me they stayed about the same, however the person who has made the most change for the better has to be Po. He gets paid to write about people who have midlife crisis. Clearly this is not a real job but here I am reading it and blogging about it.
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