Rashaad Carter Ms. Singh ENGL 110 February 19, 2009 What is your philosophy of work? What is your philosophy of work? Is it something just to get you to the weekend? No, work has an intrinsic value. When asked why work, the answer you may receive is probably survival or to earn a living. Personally I think we should commit ourselves to work hard and find satisfaction in it. We should expect frustration on the regular in a job experience. Even though frustration is involved, that should not cause us to give up or substitute leisure as a primary outlet for fulfillment. People have different views on work. In Bell Hooks’ article, “Work Makes Life Sweet,” the colored people from the olden days believed that when you work you should do something you love. For example, Bell Hooks interviewed a lady named C.J. and she said “I went to college with a mission and a passion to have my work is about African Americans. The spirit of mission came to me from my family , who taught us that you don’t just work to get money, you work to create meaning for yourself and other people.” She went with this philosophy and had a satisfying work life. Nowadays, African American women have to get any jobs they can get that are available for you because education is getting limited. When Hooks says, “Work that makes life sweet,” she is referring to her job as a writer. She took time off from her teaching job and wanted to enjoy her time solely as a writer. She wanted to see if doing the work that she is called to do will enhance her joy in living. I think it is important to find your passion so you will have an idea of how you want to work out in the real world. It is way better to do something that you enjoy and get paid for it. I want to play in the National Football League. It is going to take a lot of work but in the end it will be worth it. Another passion I have wants to manage a business. I plan to get this degree and if my choice doesn’t work out, I might go back to school so...