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WORK acronymIt’s also important that you know what work is and what a job is. WORK is an acronym for Worthwhile Opportunity Requiring Knowledge and a JOB is an acronym for Just Opportunity Beginning. You notice that “opportunity” is common to both acronyms.
Regardless of what type of work you do and job you have, you have an opportunity to learn and gain experience that helps you navigate your career path. You’ll learn about: the job and its responsibilities, hours you work, people you work with, culture of the business, clothes you wear at work, the products and services at the job, the challenges the job presents, how you get to work, where you have to live to get the job and, of course, your income package and what increases are possible over time. Every job adds to your resume of responsibility and accomplishment.
Remember, there are no unimportant jobs. Every type of job increases your knowledge. Your career path is all about finding, making and taking advantage of opportunities.
It’s unlikely (but not impossible) that your first job will be the best job for you. It’s important that you work at it as if it’s the best job for you. Why? Because people you work with pay attention to what you do and how you do it. They see how competent and dependable you are and how well you work with the people around you.