The fundamental reality for every worker, from sweeper to executive vice-president, is the eight hours or so that he spends on the job. In our society of organizations, it is the job through which the great majority has access to achievement, to fulfillment, and to community. -- The Practice of Management (1954)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- For most people, the time spent working provides access to achievement, fulfillment, and community.
- In plain terms
- Jobs are the main way people find achievement and community in society.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize work as a primary source of social fulfillment.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What if work fails to provide fulfillment?
- How does this change for remote workers?
Another view
Some individuals find fulfillment outside of work.
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