Unit 3: Work
AP Language and Composition
Blog your response to the essential question:
How does work shape and/or influence our lives?
Unit 2: Popular Culture AP Language and Composition Blog your response to the essential questions: 1. How is history defined by the “pop” culture of a society? 2. How does a person’s individual history (or life) differ from that of history textbooks? Why are both “versions” important for us to remember and study? 3. How has American pop culture evolved from the past to today?
Work shapes and influences the lives of people everyday, globally. Between education, jobs, and even your everyday lifestyle, work is something many people can not escape. Work has become a part of our everyday lives and changes the way we think, speak, and most times act. For instance, a waitress would be prone to tipping more when she is out to eat because she would want her customers to do the same for her. In addition, a student who is very concerned about his or her grades would be prone to take pride in the small victories, such as a 100 on a test or receiving a compliment on an essay. It influences you to try harder on your work, to earn that compliment or that positive emotion. It shapes you into a person who wants to go the extra mile, typically, or to strive for higher goals.
ReplyDeleteWork ethic is established and built upon the more you work and try at something. Working hard at your job for a promotion, or working hard at a sport to earn a Varsity spot are all things that can show an improved work ethic. Work ethic is developed over time from the way in which you do something, thus shaping your purview of your own life and others lives', Work shapes and influences your own life just as much as it makes you more aware of it in others.
I agree with your points of how work create another perspective and empathy towards workers with similar jobs. My sisters--having worked retail jobs involving a lot of customer service--have more empathy towards a server rather than my parents whom never experienced a minimum wage job. From these jobs acquired typically from young adulthood, the worker creates his own work ethics and--as you mentioned--the work influences his own life.
DeleteI agree that work shapes our perspective and lifestyle. As a student, I attempt to push myself by studying hard and going ahead. Other students also push themselves for their own benefit. Working has taught us to go past our limits and explore.
DeleteWork is essential to daily life and society as a whole. In order for society to properly function, work is fundamental to keep it stable. If anybody wants to achieve their set goals, hard work is the key to making their way to their dreams. Jobs are almost a necessity if anyone wants to have a stable living. Money is a "necessary evil" in which it incorporates a sense of greed, it's required to live in this modern age. Work does not necessarily have to pertain to simple jobs for financial gain, rather it can also improve one's experience and character. Feeding the poor, community service, or helping those in need are acts that shape a person into a respectable role model and could influence others to do the same. Volunteer work can shape a community into a positive environment. Required work, such as school , shape a child's life into adulthood. Experience is what makes a person grow, and school supports that fundamental for children. The environment of the school may vary, yet the work, the people, and the teachers have the ability to drastically influence a child's personality as they grow.
ReplyDeleteIt is proven that the key to ultimate success is based on one deciding factor: hard work. In such a competitive society like today's, a society that always seeks to be better than the next, effort and hard work seem to be the key to making it. Although I do believe in that principle, there is living proof that some lucky people slip through the cracks. Take the Jenner's for example, they were born privileged, with opportunities that most people have to work years for at the tip of their fingers. Although hard work is key step to success for most people, I do not believe it is always this way. Some people dont have to break a sweat while others are figuratively and quite literally breaking their back.
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I agree that work is important in developing character and skill. Hard work teaches children discipline, focus, efficiency, and service. Everyone has goals and dreams, and only hard work will make them a reality. Not only that, work is healthy for the human being, who will tie their character to their work. Not to mention that productive work can generaly improve the lives of the worker and his/her peers. Despite the fact that money is the currency of life, we all must find a way to develop our character through our work. It is discipline that work builds, not dollars.
DeleteI agree that experience helps one grow whether it were a smooth road or learning the hard way.I also believe that when surrounded by a bad work ethic and drained out people,one's ambition may weaken and so their work or effort is affected.Also, some people don't get affected by those that surround them except in very simple ways that are positive changes.For example,I have been told by so many of my teachers that I don;t get affected by the crazies people try to chase,or by people with a negative attitude. That's why all my teachers seated me near the bad kids, "Oh Jana, you will rub off on them". It's very funny how others realize small details about our personalities and about our work ethic that we don't see at all.
DeleteWork influences our lives by shaping our values, daily life, wisdom, and overall happiness. A person should choose a job that directly reflects their values. As a result, an educator should be passionate about sharing information and the well-being of students. Moreover, an educator would most likely have values based on hard work. As a result, work influences a person's personality. Furthermore, work affects how a person lives their life. For example, a full-time student would spend most of their time studying or doing homework. Likewise, a part-time worker would have more free time to spend with family. Accordingly, the experiences gained from work teaches a person new skills and enable them to learn from their mistakes. Significantly, work also influences a person's outlook on life. To illustrate, a successful lawyer who went through many years of schooling may later find out that he/she is not satisfied with their career choice. Comparatively, a person who pursues their dream and is successful will be gratified with their life.
ReplyDeleteI like how you add the idea of an educator is an important factor in young student's lives. Educators are responsible to teach a child to learn how to grow through experience and learning. The educators approach to work, issues, and communication may determine how a child will handle life in the future. What values an educator may have will be learned by students. If an educator has good morals, values, and ethics, then the student will adopt those aspects.
DeleteWork shapes and influences our lives because it is essentially what we are set up to do our entire life. From a young age, you are studying for an education which will helps determine your work ethic and what you would want to pursue in the future. Work also heavily influences the culture of society. Stigmas are placed on jobs involved with the arts, many people viewing the occupations as "not a real job" or not rigorous enough. In high school, teens are forced to choose a career path that they will follow for the rest of their life right away, unsure if the job is really suited for them. Tying in with stigmas, if a student does not get into a "good" college, they are look down upon by others around them. Particularly in America, work is high priority among people, even above family at times. Typically, Americans have nine to five jobs not allowing enough time for parents to spend time with their kids. The hustle mentality of Americans may be good for our economy, but should we let work take over our lives to this extent?
ReplyDeleteI feel as though some of these grievances are avoidable. For example, where a person ends up in life is all in his own hands. It's a matter of whether or not he wants to fight for it and just how hard he will. The DOL website tells of those who have taken something they really enjoyed in life, fought for it, and made it their occupation such as Sierra Smith who did all that without having to force her way through school. However, I do agree that for those juggling multiple jobs at once, there is not much of a choice when it comes to earning money in order to sustain themselves and their families. At birth, life hands you a deck of cards of which you must handle with in your own ways.
DeleteAs human beings, we need to find a purpose in our daily lives. Any form of work keeps our brains active. As you age, it is especially important to find something occupational otherwise brain activity deteriorates. Humans are engineered to be workers. The "real" world jobs are obtained through tedious preparation and studies in school. Without work, people would not meet standards or have substantial needs to survive. In addition, humans are rewarded for their work with money. Our lives are run by the working people. It is a daily routine -- wake up, eat, work, sleep, repeat. Work is the ultimate way to make oneself useful while he or she is still alive. Students attend school to develop character and life skills and the adults wake up to handle the heavier responsibilities. Our society is a machine run by human labor and the younger generations must be capable of contributing to its functions.
ReplyDeleteI agree with your points regarding how it is in human nature to work. I also mentioned how work serves as one's purpose and motivation for a socially acceptable and stable life. Your detail "Our society is a machine run by human labor and the younger generations must be capable of contributing to its function" is a perfect analogy describing how work influences our lives.
DeleteWork can dramatically influence us and have a great impact on our lives.Our job determines who we are surrounded with and so that determines how our personalities and morals are altered.The work ethic and attitude of those around us contagious,if you are surrounded with hard workers who love what they do,you will feel a sense of pride in what you do.As you work closely with people,you adopt some of their views-depending on how vulnerable you are to those actions and opinions.Work can also determine how much time you spend with you family.Some people focus so much on work,that they forget to spare some time to spend with their family.Thus,work can affect relationships in many ways.Work can also reveal a lot about one's personality.It can give you hints of what they may be interested in or how hard working they are.Work can also develop one's character-it introduces you to an open world filled with people with the same/similar goal,but with many different opinions and approaches.Work can also be school or college,where who you spend time with and who influences you is determined by where you choose to attend.Especially for college students leaving their state,they see a whole different world and encounter people with different opinions.
ReplyDeleteI want to add on to your statement that work can determine how much time you spend with your family. Many people work continuously every week and may even have more than one job. This is because financial issues continue to be a burden on modern families. As a result, working parents may only see their children for few hours a day or even less. A drift between family members may then result. To illustrate, business men who travel often may not see his children for weeks at a time. Divorces may also happen as a result of being to dedicated to work.
DeleteI agree that work can reveal a lot about one's personality, interests, and work ethic but sometimes people have jobs that they do not care about. Most people are working just to get money to provide for their family or just for themselves. Teens all over the world mostly have jobs at fast food places or stores because those are the only jobs they can get. Sure some of those teens want jobs in those areas of expertise but many do not. Adults everywhere are in dead end jobs that they hate but cannot quit because they need the money. Work can reveal a lot about someone if it is a job they love but if it is a job they just do for the money to keep afloat then it does not reveal a lot about that person.
DeleteAt a very young age, we are taught the importance of hard work and it’s result. As a student, it has become my daily routine to prepare for school and to work in school. Then I am taught to advance into college and then eventually, work more. Work never leaves our lives because we are almost programmed to work everyday. It may add to stress, separate us from our personal lives, and so on. The type of work we do reflects upon our personality. Just as we are taught to work more, work teaches us as well.
ReplyDeleteI agree that work is important to built a person's skill set and overall financial readiness. However, I don't believe that anyone is programmed to work everyday and abandon their personal lives. We are taught to work enthusiastically and efficiently at a young age because working is part of human living. The positive work ethic diminishes as children grow older because of laziness and lack of motivation. The motivation to do work is driven by a person's work ethic- people don't have to sacrifice daily living because of their jobs. Working is often associated with monotonous and tortuous labor, however, many people are content with their jobs and work joyfully.
DeleteI agree that we are taught the importance of work and it seems like our life consists of only work,work,and more work but I also see it in a different way.Some may love their job so much to the point where they don't feel like they are actually working-they then see it as a way to do something other than stay home.Take for example a food blogger, a blogger travels the world,getting a taste of every country he/she visits.Food bloggers earn money by just having a great time so they don't feel programmed to do work.
DeleteIn the entire lifespan of the average human being, the greater majority of it is based around the need to earn money or, by connection, work. Throughout the start-to-finish of the education system, students are constantly asked questions such as "What do you want to be when you grow up?" These children start school at a young age, spending around twenty or more years shoveling through it and several thousands of dollars just to go to college. Why? Because of the need to sustain themselves and the only way to do that is through work. At the end of the day, work leads to money and money leads to resources, such as food and household bills. The eventual need to work acts as a step ladder of sorts for nearly all people. In school, students also go through piles and piles of their own work. Therefore, work does not only relate to having a job, but also means the efforts and time spent trying to make it through life to eventually reach the height of that ladder: money. Some people may love working, and others may not. On the plus side of it, people who work are given the ability to choose their own field. It starts building values and determination in children from an early age. However for others, it could be seen as something they are forced into for the rest of their lives. It does not matter because in the end, work is what must get done for that day, and the next, and the next, and on wards.
ReplyDeleteThe majority of people are swept up in the monotonous trend of work. One of the top regrets of people on their deathbed is working too much. While it is a shame that parents cannot spend as much time with their families, most parents do it out of love. Money is a requirement for survival and it is sometimes the greatest respect to play the role of provider in the household. The majority of people will end up working jobs they despise; a small number are born with an innate passion for something. There are exceptions though. Many veterans are using the skills they've obtained through their service and are making ends meet in civilian life. Examples are the success stories of Henry Benadivez and Rachael Moore. Due to the hard work ethic and discipline that they have gained, they are pleased with having work they love and the ability to be an efficient provider.
DeleteWork is essential for everyday human life. Everyday, the common man is learns to expand their knowledge by working. Every child has starting 'working', or learning by the time they enter kindergarten. Children are working to develop their character and their knowledge in school. By the time they reach adulthood they are working for corporations or non-profit causing. We are molded by the system at a young age to find jobs or work for the benefits of others. By working, the common people gain a steady salary by working for corporations in addition to developing moral structure by funding non-profit causes and partaking in charitable activities. However, work has blinded the common people. Despite being beneficial to the common man's economic status, workers are struck with pressure and health risks associated with strenuous and intense working habits. "The term karo jisatsu, or overwork suicide, refers to people who are driven to take their own lives after excessive overwork" states Dr. Kitanaka. Workers in Japan are often obligated to work continuous hours because of Japanese morals, which increases the pressure and resulting in an increasing suicide rate.
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I also agree that work is one of the driving forces in the expansion of knowledge. Job experience can provide a skills that will become useful in all aspects of life. Skills such as communication, self-confidence, and time management are all exercised in the workplace environment. Even in the most menial jobs like that of a fast food industry, can help equip people with the proper ideals to flourish in future endeavors.
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We share the same conviction on how work is essential for childhood development and growth as a person. However, I question why you would rather view the essentials of work into a negative light. Work is important to create a stabilizing society, yet you put it in terms that does more harm then less good. I understand the example you use on how Japanese people risk health issues due to overwork. The morals and work ethics of Japanese society greatly contrasts for our society, but the rigorous work of their citizens helped shaped Japan into a country with high living standards and a great economy. Although some individuals cannot handle stress and are obligated to overwork, the outcome for the country has been positive.
DeleteOur lives are dictated by how we provide our living essentials and expenses; we are taught as young children to study diligently, find work--a desirable occupation--and live comfortably with a stable job. The idea of "work" is put on a pedestal, as from childhood to adulthood, we strive to gain work and live as a civil member of society; work serves as motivation and a sense of purpose for people transitioning from education to the "real world". Furthermore, work is outlined and ensued from constant pressure, competition, and an individual's respective culture. It influences how our society functions, because those motivated to find work and contribute to the community receive positivity and acceptance, while individuals without a consistent income are disregarded and pitied. By gaining work and working towards a respectable occupation, a person gains a sense of purpose and self-fulfillment. Human beings need to be governed and follow a set of laws in order to maintain stability and prosperity; work controls how a person's status and life in the system we live in.
ReplyDeleteI believe that having a high paying salary or working a commendable job equals self-fulfillment. Determination to succeed and rise above the rest can further develop society and corporations. People should not care about the image that they receive from their occupation or their income. Many of these workers worry more about the food that lies on their table for their children rather than what their neighbors are saying about them on the street. If low income workers are determined to rise in social status or to do their best at their job, they can gain self fulfillment.
DeleteI agree with most of your points except that not all people who are motivated to find work and contribute to the community receive positivity and acceptance. Sometimes you can try as hard you can and have the greatest heart for the job but you can still constantly get turned down time and time again. Who your family is, what degrees you have, your race and gender (even though they are not supposed to), etc. all play a part in whether you get hired or not. Lots of bosses do not care if you have the greatest passion out of everyone for the job they will pick Susan because her dad is the mayor or Jack because he has a Master's degree and you only have a Bachelor's. But also once you get the job, you can work in that same job for many years and never get a raise or any recognition or congratulations. In our society, just because you have the motivation does not mean you will get the acceptance or positivity you deserve.
DeleteSociety seems to revolve around work. From the day we enter grade school up until the day we gradate college, we have been reminded time and time again of the importance of working hard. Whether it is in a career or at school it seems as if the essential goal of life is to be born work for 40 or so years and die. In my opinion work limits creativity and innovation. If the goal is to work, make money and die than people will feel forced to take whatever menial job they are offered, abandoning life long dreams and aspirations. Accomplishing a lifelong goal should not be reduced to just work. Moreover, work influences lives even as adolescents, students are told repeatedly to submit their work and to do their work. Teachers make it seem like going to school is a job which discourages students who want to excel in school. They do not want to associate their education, the one thing that is supposed to grant them unlimited opportunities, with work.
ReplyDeleteWhile I definitely agree that this is the way some people in this world, I do not think this mindset should be applied to everyone. Some people genuinely enjoy going to school or work, and those people are typically not just in it for the money. On the DOL blog, all those posts stand as written proof of those people. They had found enjoyment despite being forced through the education system, even though many others may have not. It is merely a matter of whether you see it as n obligation or a priority, perhaps.
DeleteAs the saying goes, "life is unfair" and I agree that hard work can either be rewarding or in vain. School is already implementing enough stress on individuals. However, some adults may justify the stress as being prepared for college and the real world. Nothing will ever truly prepare the younger generations for the real world. The work that we are supposed to carry out for a couple decades should at least be what we love to wake up and do. But as always, situations change and in this world, we must take up whatever menial task to survive.
DeleteIt is subjective to say that work limits creativity and innovation. A regular office job can be a source of creativity for one person while a classical musician occupation can be a source of innovation for another. Choosing the right career choice for oneself is key, for it will allow the job chosen not to be viewed to as a chore. Without work, creativity and innovation would be nonexistent.
DeleteI wholeheartedly agree when you say that we spend our lives being reminded that we are being conditioned to work hard. However, accomplishing a lifelong dream is almost rarely reduced to working, it is usually seen as a step towards your goals. Whether you need the money to pay rent, support your family, or pay for college, work is usually a way of supporting yourself. Education and work go hand and hand, and I do not believe that they are separate from one another.
DeleteWork is essentially the human condition. We as the human race have progressed to this point because of the hard work of slaves, servants, scientists, farmers, engineers, doctors, philosophers, writers, kings, emperors, dictators, and citizens among others. To be more precise, work is the driving force of the human spirit. Unlike animals which rely on instinct, we rely on our imaginations and then work to make it a reality. The old saying, "you get out of life what you put into it." In reality, however, there is a much more powerful force than work, the force that drives modern people to work. That is money. We go to school to study for a job, which will then provide us with money, and most of us will keep working forty hour weeks to keep making that money in order to provide for our family or ourselves. Work changes history. Countries with excellent economies always conquered the weaker, poorer nations. Economic crashes which put people out of work cripple nations and ruin society.
ReplyDeleteThe rise of industrialism and later consumerism has caused a rampant work epidemic. Your value as a human being is now based on how much you make. Thus causing many parents to sacrifice time with their kids in order to work more hours to make more money. Modern people are brainwashed to spend money on material things with the money they are paid from work.
Students are pressured to score high in class in order to obtain a degree which will hopefully grant them a well-paid job. Students are funneled to the college path simply because the market has geared toward college graduates. Our very labor infrastructure changes the lives of millions. The bottom line is, work is the monotonous task we undergo to live. It is the reason we wake up in the morning, and the reason hope. Because lets face it, everyone wants be a millionaire.
In your blog post you express that money is the main drive to work, however that is not always the case. Many people have certain jobs simply because it is their passion. For example, there are many starving artists across the world who do not care about the money they get, but the emotions that they can convey to others. Others also run non profit organizations to give back to their communities. Yes, avarice is common in our society but there are still altruistic people in the world.
DeleteYou say that your worth as a human is determined by how much money you make and modern people are brainwashed into thinking that buying material things will make you a better person. This is mostly a mindset derived from divulging too much into an expensive lifestyle. Most people do not work to obtain expensive cars or to buy jewelry. People work because it is a necessity and they need money to survive. Only a small minority of people focus their time and money on these unimportant and materialistic items.
DeleteThough I do agree that we work for money. Money is essential for our survival. Without money, we will not have food, a home, clothes, and etc. In addition, buying material things can be for one's own pleasure. After working hard for weeks, treating myself can act as a stress reliever.
DeleteWork influences our lives by becoming an obligation that we must follow and gives us purpose in life. It gives a sense of worth and you are pressured to improve at your craft. Children's form of work ranges from schoolwork, sports, and household activities. Adults use work as a mediator. When people say that they cannot party or drink become they have work the next morning, they are using it to become responsible individuals. Work becomes your career, and your career becomes your identity. Our entire adult lives are dominated by the work that we do. People also use work to find purpose in their lives, and they use it as a way to find direction in their lives. If they find something that they love,they can improve at it and become a better human being. We are conditioned to work from a young age, and it follows us throughout life. It is an obligation, and it matures as we grow up. It improves competition, gives us a sense of purpose, and lets us live healthy and successful lives. Getting a career comes from years of hard work, and you can leave a powerful impact on people around you and the world.
ReplyDeleteMany people end up with a career that they do not like. Other times, they chose the wrong profession and only come to discover what they really like much later in life. Not to mention some people do not take their responsibilities seriously or possess enough motivation to continue to obtain a very good career. Starting work early can be physically and mentally exhausting, which contributes to lack of gumption and energy to pursue anything further.
DeleteI agree that work has become more of an obligation and a self fulfilling task rather than an optional hobby. This search for self-fulfillment is filled by identifying with a routine, and the responsibility that comes with work. This is just one of those things that is set as precedent for the human race, and if you do not work or study or make use of your time, you are typically frowned upon in society. Therefore, work is not only to attain self fulfillment but the approval of our peers in society.
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ReplyDeleteWork shapes/influences our lives because we are surrounded by work our whole lives. There's schoolwork, volunteer work, job work, and working out. Children are pushed to do great on their schoolwork to then go to college and do more schoolwork. As soon as we are born, we are pushed to work hard to learn how to read, write, speak, tie our shoes, use the toilet, etc. Without that work we did as babies we would not be able to understand or communicate with others. Volunteering makes you seem like a great person in the eyes of others and can make you a better person than you were before. Most people measure themselves in this world by how much money they make and you make money by working. If you do not work you are seen as poor. Our social status is dependent on what job we have and how much money we make. They way we get treated depends on our type of job, our work. Beyonce is seen and treated as royalty because she is rich and has a job that everyone wants while a meatpacking worker would not get treated that highly. If they were waiting on line together, Beyonce would be allowed to cut and go to the front of the line while the meatpacking worker would have to wait. Working out keeps your body fit. If you do not work out your body can become obese and you can die prematurely. Working out can cause us to live much longer and happier lives. Work will always shape/influence our lives.
I agree with your point on working out. Personally, I can relate to this because I am always motivated to work out because you are working towards a personal goal. No one is forcing you to work out so you are in charge. Of course there is no monetary reward for working out, unless you're a professional athlete, but it can bring you pride and confidence.
DeleteWork influences and shapes every aspect of our lives, from the time we are born to our death. Before we are even born, our lifestyle and possible futures are determined by the jobs that our parents have obtained. This places us in a social class, and in a way determines the struggles that we will face. Once we are placed into the “system” (school), the curriculum is set to help us learn, go on to college and follow a career that brings us to a stable job. While we are students, our main job is school and extra curricular that will help us move on to college. When we are young, work is the highest of the achievements, one that will be part of our adult lives and that will determine the way that we live. Our jobs determine our family structure, our social class and lays a strong foundation for the future generations in our family. The society that we live in puts a strong focus on work and does not look at the negative effects it can have. At some point works becomes the major stress in our lives, something that we can not live without. What job we hold influences friends and the amount of time we have for family. Work influences the power you have in political matters and also how much you can contribute to those around you. Your job also affects the benefits you have, the medical services you can afford and the lifestyle you will have when you are no longer able to work. In simple terms- our jobs control, influence and shape most of our lives.
ReplyDeleteWow, I strongly agree with the first few sentences, I feel like you formatted it perfectly. Even before we come into this world the amount of work our parents choose to put in, in our benefit will become a huge factor in our lives. This in turn will shape some of the problems that we come across in our lives. Very well said.
DeleteWork has influenced as well as shaped a variety of aspects in our life. Often enough our lives can and will be affected the lives of those around us, and how hard they work at what they do in life.For example our gaurdians can provide or at least try their very hardest to give us what we need in life and more, through countless hard hours of labor, also known as work, which can greatly affect us.Even from birth, the amount of work and stress a women goes through to make sure she has a healthy pregnancy is unimaginable, and to your death bed you will have clocked in more hours at a job or career then you would have ever imagined, in fact it is believed that you spend exactly one third of your life doing. This is extremely exemplified when one of the key points that america is built on was that you come with nothing, and through hard work, you can achieve a better good life. Since work is also such an integral part of society, and in order for someone to fully become an independent fully functioning adult, they'll have to work, what a person choose's to work for is so very important. This is where influence comes in, for example if you take a man who has spent his whole life working, but simply to just get money, and not so much a satisfaction or a goal, you would find this man to not be in a good mental condition since most of his time is spent working at mindless tasks that he realizes have no real value, except a paycheck. Take another man, who dedicates his whole life to a satisfying and fulfilling career, you'll find this man to be in an exceptional state of mind because his work has influenced him in this way. Overall in most cases what we choose to work at everyday will dictate the people we become and the choices we make.
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