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Adam,
I agree that the career question is not a good measure who a person is. However, I would argue that Europeans are not "happier" than Americans.
First, it is extremely difficult to group Europeans together because they are not similar states but very unique countries with unique problems and strengths.
Avoiding a rant I would simply say as someone who lived in France for 2 years that Europeans are no more happy or less happy than we are. They simply enjoy, focus and appreciate different things.
Regardless, good post and a good question.
Adam,
You make a good point. But I think it's also important to remember that if you pick the right career path, it is a natural extension of who you are, not just something that puts food on the table. Of course, it's not everything. But it's a damn good first question to ask.
This might sound cheesy, but if you saw Batman Begins, you would have noticed an excellent quote:
"It's not who we are underneath; it's what we do that defines us."
And it's true. Although everything from religion to the type(s) of music you enjoy are extremely important, your career is also a big part of what defines you as a human being. A person's choice of career is a good indicator of many things, including: personality, motivation/drive, interests, and in some cases, even your values and beliefs. Think about what it means to be a doctor, or a fire fighter, or, an entrepreneur.
Although I'm not too fond of it being the ONLY question asked about somebody, I do believe in it being an important question. After all, if what a person does with the 40+ hrs out of the ~ 110 he/she is awake every week isn't a good first question to ask about a person as a whole, I don't know what is.
Amazing comments guys. I thought about doing another post, but I realized that this is the type of thing I could write about for days...I suppose in the end everyone is defined differently. The single mother who works 3 jobs is defined by her sacrifice and love for her family and not by her career. I, on the other hand, may end up being defined by what I do as an entrepreneur because that's where I contribute the most to the world.
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