6 Reasons Why People Work

1. 6 Reasons Why People Work

2. #1 – For Survival • Early history – literally “bringing home the bacon” • Hunting and gathering food • Finding shelter • Today: Work for $ which they use to fulfill the basic needs • Basic Needs: Water, Food, Shelter, Clothing, Clean Air

3. #2 – Define Themselves • If asked “Who are you?” How would you respond • Most respond with their occupation • What’s wrong with saying: “I’m an emotional person.” “I’m very creative.” • Job titles make us feel accomplished • Feel more real to ourselves and others

4. #3 – Sense of Security • Most people don’t get 100% satisfaction from just friends and family • Work can give a sense of security and pleasure • Peoples moods can change and be unpredictable • Work can usually be a constant giving a sense of security

5. #4 – Self-Respect • Feeling competent and powerful • Not always an easy task (discrimination) • By doing a job well you get: 1. a sense of self control 2. a sense of responsibility • This in turn = a higher degree of self-respect

6. #5 – Conquer Time • Time on earth is limited • Fill each day with achievements and accomplishments • Over time, experiences become real

7. #6 – Measure of Self-Worth • Helps us “Keep Score” • See how well we measure up to others • We feel better when we succeed at a difficult task rather than something easy • We place importance on public recognition • The more lives you touch the more you may be remembered

8. Writing for Understand (left side) • Which of the 6 reasons do you feel will be or are the reasons you choose to work? • In a 5-7 sentence paragraph, explain your reasoning.