Step 5: Vision.
Miller suggests that job seekers develop a vision that embraces the answer to ―What
do I really want to do?‖ one should create a solid statement in a dozen or so sentences
that describe in detail how they see their life related to work. For instance, the secretary
who longs to be an actress describes a life that allows her to express her love of
Shakespeare on stage. A real estate agent, attracted to his current job because her loves
fixing up old homes, describes buying properties that need a little tender loving care to
make them more saleable.
Step 6: Appropriate risk.
Some philosophers believe that the way to enlightenment comes through facing
obstacles and difficulties. Once people discover their passion, many are too scared to do
anything about it. Instead, they do nothing. With this step, job seekers should assess what
they are willing to give up, or risk, in pursuit of their dream. For one working mom, that
meant taking night classes to learn new computer-aided design skills, while still earning a
salary and keeping her day job. For someone else, it may mean quitting his or her job,
taking out loan and going back to school full time. You’ll move one step closer to your
ideal work life if you identify how much risk you are willing to take and the sacrifices
you are willing to make.
Step 7: Action.
Some teachers of philosophy describe action in this way, ―If one wants to get to the
top of a mountain, just sitting at the foot thinking about it will not bring one there. It is by
making the effort of climbing up the mountain, step by step, that eventually the summit is
reached.‖ All too often, it is the lack of action that ultimately holds people back from
attaining their ideals. Creating a plan and taking it one step at a time can lead to new and
different job opportunities. Job-hunting tasks gain added meaning as you sense their
importance in your quest for a more meaningful work life. The plan can include
researching industries and occupations, talking to people who are in your desired area of
work, taking classes, or accepting volunteer work in your targeted field.
Each of these steps will lead you on a journey to a happier and more rewarding
work life. After all, it is the journey, not the destination, that is most important.
注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
1. According to the recent ―Plans for 2004‖ survey, most people are unhappy with their
current jobs.
2. Mary Lyn Miller’s job is to advise people on their life and career.
3. Mary Lyn Miller herself was once quite dissatisfied with her own work.
4. Many people find it difficult to make up their minds whether to change their career
path.