How to Find Fulfilling Work
By Roman Krznaric
In the first few months of school, students often scramble as they try to figure out their life before applying to clubs and extracurricular activities. However, before doing all of this, it’s important to evaluate what your values are, what you want out of a potential career, and how you should navigate your career path to align with your goals. For October’s Book of the Month, we will be reading How to Find Fulfilling Work by Roman Krznaric, to help students really understand how they can be fulfilled with their career path and how they can find joy in the work they’ll be doing for most of their lives.
The book is divided into a few chapters, titled (I.) The Age of Fulfillment, (II.) A Short History of Career Confusion, (III.) Giving Meaning to Work, (IV.) Act First, Reflect Later, (V.) The Longing for Freedom, (VI.) How to Grow a Vocation, and Homework. Focusing on how to maximize fulfillment within our careers, Krznaric discusses critical advice on evaluating work-related choices and getting used to the idea of change. The topics and details Krznaric discusses are based on various fields of research, including sociology, psychology, history, and philosophy.
A large emphasis on the book is having the courage to change careers when one’s current job doesn’t match their career goals. Considering the various steps and experiences involved in developing a career, it can be daunting to students to think about a whole career change. Krznaric encourages individuals to take that risk and do whatever career may fulfill their goals and aspirations.
Especially in a society that prioritizes money and status so much, it may be difficult really understanding what you specifically want out of a career. Reading this book can give insight into evaluating your true goals and aspirations and taking action to fulfill them. If you are ever wondering how to navigate your own career, feel free to stop by MVR 1203 to check out the book or get direct help from career assistants here at the Career Exploration Center!
