Vocations

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Single Life

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- whether chosen it the result if circumstances, the single lifestyle can be rich a purposeful
- the single life is as much a call to grow, to develop, to love and to serve as being married
- Jesus, as a single person, gives us a model to follow

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Pro of being single

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- opportunity of freedom: a single person has the freedom to make decisions based on their own convictions, needs or goals. Can be involved in all types of work of volunteer tasks without making a time commitment to your spouse

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Cons of being single

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may lead to egocentrism or a self centred outlook because there are fewer apply unities for give and take relationships. aw person may develop an inability to commit to anyone or anything.

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pro

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opportunity for solitude: single life generally offers a greater opportunity for solitude - being alone for thought, creative pursuits, rest, learning or prayer

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con

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- loneliness : a feeling of sadness from being alone. can be alone even when we are physically in contact with people
- ex: coming home to an empty house, dining out alone
- the fear of growing older or not having children

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pro

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opportunity for professional commitment: gives the single person the opportunity to focus on work, and the flexibility to relocate for a new job of promotion

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con

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the job trap: employers come to expect that the single person can dedicate their life to the job and take advantage of the situation by piling on the work without proper time off or additional wages

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con

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the job trap: employers come to expect that the single person can dedicate their life to the job and take advantage of the situation by piling on the work without proper time off or additional wages

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pro

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opportunity for wider friendships - possibility for a wider network of friends with whom to share a broader range of friendships

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con

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the job trap: employers come to expect that the single person can dedicate their life to the job and take advantage of the situation by piling on the work without proper time off or additional wages

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pro

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opportunity for wider friendships - possibility for a wider network of friends with whom to share a broader range of friendships

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con

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not belonging to one special person - particularly true when You confront the aging process and the desire for companionship

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pro

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a less expensive lifestyle: depends a lot on the lifestyle you choose, however, you do not have to support a family. may have the opportunity for shared housing or moving in with your parents

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pro

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a less expensive lifestyle: depends a lot on the lifestyle you choose, however, you do not have to support a family. may have the opportunity for shared housing or moving in with your parents

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con

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a more expensive lifestyle: cost of furnishing a household alone with one income present. Taxes are often bigger for a single person. Cooking is difficult for one person. Housing may be higher for single people living alone.