I am sure we have all heard it before, that for a career find something that you love to do day in and day out. Teachers preach it, parents push for it, but is it the best path to try and navigate in a time when finding a job is tough and competitive, perhaps more so than ever? According to an essay by Boston based writer Carl McCoy, this is not the best advice to give to recent graduates of College.
In his essay “Dear Grads, Don’t Do What You Love”, McCoy begins by saying that even when recent College graduates do find work, it is often low paying and does not have a long-term outlook of prosperity. That some of the people in these jobs eventually move on to bigger and better things, but most will stay where they are, and waiting to find what it is they truly love and want to do for a living.
McCoy explains that while doing what you love is an important message, it is not all that practical to think people should get paid for what they are passionate about. Of course …show more content…
It is apparent that his work is directed at college students and maybe even the people giving such advice. I agree with McCoy’s evaluation of people entering the work force for a job that turns out to not be that person’s last stop in the search for a job that they truly love. Some people will simply stay in the job however, because it’s better than not having one at all. It makes complete sense to not only love a job but to find purpose in it. Some people may love to take naps but shouldn’t expect to be paid for it, as there is not much purpose in this endeavor. I particularly agree with McCoy’s questioning of people being destined for their one perfect job. It is true that this is a romantic and comforting thought, but people could be good in many different jobs and
In his essay “Dear Grads, Don’t Do What You Love”, McCoy begins by saying that even when recent College graduates do find work, it is often low paying and does not have a long-term outlook of prosperity. That some of the people in these jobs eventually move on to bigger and better things, but most will stay where they are, and waiting to find what it is they truly love and want to do for a living.
McCoy explains that while doing what you love is an important message, it is not all that practical to think people should get paid for what they are passionate about. Of course …show more content…
It is apparent that his work is directed at college students and maybe even the people giving such advice. I agree with McCoy’s evaluation of people entering the work force for a job that turns out to not be that person’s last stop in the search for a job that they truly love. Some people will simply stay in the job however, because it’s better than not having one at all. It makes complete sense to not only love a job but to find purpose in it. Some people may love to take naps but shouldn’t expect to be paid for it, as there is not much purpose in this endeavor. I particularly agree with McCoy’s questioning of people being destined for their one perfect job. It is true that this is a romantic and comforting thought, but people could be good in many different jobs and