Trying to be a successful part of the workforce? In today’s economy, being successful in this workplace, we have created for ourselves can be challenging. Surprisingly, in 2014 the job reports concluded that the unemployment rate has decreased to 6.3% among Americans (Malcom 433). In result, the argument of whether or not to go to college is becoming increasingly popular. With the resources that has been made available for high school students, it has become easier and cheaper for people to go to college; however, that also raises the question of how a degree will help the individual with their career in the workplace. In order to be successful in the twenty first economy, one should go to college, be able to evolve with the technology that …show more content…
Technology has allowed people to move their work out of the traditional workplace and into their homes, as well as on the go. Social media, the internet, and emailing have allowed companies to better advertise as well as to know what their consumers are thinking. Technology has forever changed the workplace and will continue to change right before our eyes. For someone to be an efficient part of the workforce, they must be able to stay on top of the latest and greatest technology …show more content…
On one hand doing what you love could possibly allow one to provide for themselves and a family or it could cause them to live a life of financial dismay; but you would still be doing what you enjoy, so is it worth it? In order to be successful and do what you love, you should pick something interesting and something that will be financially viable (464). Thinking about starting your own company? Then choose something that will leave you with the feeling of respect, autonomy, and impact (465).
“Don’t focus on the value your work offers you,” Newport says. “That’s the passion mindset. Instead focus on the value you produce through your work: how your actions are important, how you’re good at what you do, and how you’re connected to other people.” When you do, the passion will follow- and if you work hard enough, some day you’ll be so good they can’t ignore you.