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What does it mean?
Work is a means of survival for Davis.
In plain terms
She works just to survive.
What can you take from it?
Work is essential for living.

Where it applies

  • career counseling
  • job hunting
  • personal reflection

Putting it to work

  • find meaningful work
  • secure stable income
  • define your why

Questions to consider

  • What keeps you working?
  • Is work about survival or purpose?

Another view

Some survive without traditional work.

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