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1Chapter 10: Work and Recreation
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Factors you need to consider in choosing a vocation include : Motivation and achievement Attitudes about occupations Abilities Interests Values Self-concept 2Chapter 10: Work and Recreation
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Realistic Investigative Artistic Social Enterprising Conventional Chapter 10: Work and Recreation3
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Begin by focusing on yourself Generate alternative solutions Gather and assess information Weigh and prioritize your alternatives Make the decision and formulate a plan Carry out the decision and get feedback 4Chapter 10: Work and Recreation
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If you experience discontent in your work, focus on those factors within your job that you can change Identify ways you can create meaning in your work If you must remain at an unsatisfying job, find something outside your job that fulfills your need for recognition, significance, productivity, and excitement Assess whether your attitudes about work help or hinder you in achieving career success 5Chapter 10: Work and Recreation
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Three types of toxic working conditions are occupational, organizational, and interpersonal Chronic conflict or abuse from coworkers is not acceptable and should not be tolerated Employees who view the world through a negative lens are likely to take out their frustrations on coworkers Abusive supervisors may pose an even more challenging problem than abusive coworkers due to the power inherent in their role Chapter 10: Work and Recreation 6
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Being aware of career options is a great asset at midlife Attitudes and fears about changing careers that are left unquestioned and unexamined make change much harder Both men and women may experience the desire to change career paths in midlife People who feel stuck in their jobs should ask themselves whether their personal dissatisfaction outweighs the financial rewards 7Chapter 10: Work and Recreation
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Some retirees may experience a void, feelings of deprivation, and dissatisfaction Others may become actively involved in recreation, community affairs, volunteer work, or new ventures Retirees may feel a loss of status over no longer having a professional role Retirement may need to be delayed due to unanticipated financial hardships that occur later in life 8Chapter 10: Work and Recreation
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By keeping themselves vital as physical, psychological, spiritual, and social beings, people can view retirement as a new beginning The five retirement paths are: 1. Continuers 2. Adventurers 3. Searchers 4. Easy gliders 5. Retreaters 9Chapter 10: Work and Recreation
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Recreation involves creating ourselves anew and is a path to vitality; It requires the ability to let go and experience life The appropriate balance between work and recreation depends on the needs of the individual Pursuit of leisure activities is associated with improved physical and cognitive functioning, increased happiness, and greater longevity 10Chapter 10: Work and Recreation
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