In Dorothy L. Sayers, "Why Work" she talks about how people should choose a job by how the job should fit the person and not how the person should fit the job. I believe this is one of the main readings we read for class because many people just go out in the world and choose a job to support their families. Most of these peoples are in poverty and can't afford to do something they love, such as, painting. They must do a job that they probably really dislike and not wanting to do a lot of good work in it and waste their energy while supporting their families. Many people try to fit in the job they are applying for while being very dissatisfied with the work they have to do complete for their families. Many people sacrifice their own happiness for their families. Which is very sad, because life shouldn't be like that. People should be able to pick whatever profession they want to go into and not fear that they can't support their family. 

Reading this article was a real eye opener for me personally. If we want to do well in something, we have to be passionate about it. By going into a profession, we have to actually care about our jobs and want to make a difference.

I feel like this verse from the Bible goes very well with Dorothy L. Sayers article, because God has chosen us for a purpose in life. I believe my purpose in life is to be a teacher. I know teachers don’t make very good salaries, however, I’m not going into teaching for the money, I am going into teaching because I want to help children and be a difference in their lives. Right now, in my life I am a server. I can make very good money on some nights and think I can do this and make more than a teacher, but when I really look at it, it’s not something I can do for the rest of my life. I can’t help children like I want to, and waste all the years I went to school for. I know my calling is helping and teaching children. 

I personally have to disagree with Aristotle on this one. I think both scenarios are okay to live with, it just depends on which one you believe is more meaningful. Some people might prefer the shorter and more splendid life. However, living a long life where you have to work for your achievements and happiness can be just as meaningful and fulfilling. Personally, I like this latter option because the other one feels rushed. It makes it feel like I need to have my life figured out right now. With this option, it is about the whole process. Going through life is a challenge and accomplishments will take time. Both mindsets are acceptable in my opinion, but personally I would prefer a long life of steady accomplishment and satisfaction. 

As a woman, I will face this question too when I get married and have children. Do I want to stay home and take care of my children and nature them and have my husband be the provider? Or do I want to go back to work, for something I went to school for and something I love, but not be home enough for the children? I could say that I can try to balance both however, I won't know till I'm in that situation.