Monday, December 4th, 2012
Interview by Allen Cardoza
Ryan Duffy PhD and Bryan Dik PhD, two psychology professors who wrote a book called "Make Your Job A Calling," spoke to Allen Cardoza on his weekly L.A. Talk Radio Show, Answers for the Family about why it is of paramount importance for adolescents to decide to make their work a calling.
The research work carried out by Bryan includes examining the psychology of discovering meaningful work. In addition, in the year 2010, he received the Society for Vocational Psychology's Early Career Award.
Ryan's research, meanwhile, centers on positive and vocational psychology. He is also an editorial panel member of two journals: Counseling Psychology and Career Assessment.
Make Your Work a Calling
During the interview, the two professors swiftly pointed out that when work is viewed as a calling, it assumes an entire new flavor. Most people view their jobs either as a method to move up a status ladder or as a method to make a living or pass time. Individuals who work in order to make a living or to pass time generally do only what is required to maintain their jobs, while people who work in order to move a status ladder are usually more interested in making money and achieving influence than in making the world a better place. However, a third option is available: people can view their jobs as a calling. This means using one's natural gifts and abilities to enhance people's lives either indirectly or directly. Individuals who select this path experience higher job satisfaction for the reason that they focus on helping their communities.
The discussion went over numerous questions about what an adolescent has to do to find the most suitable calling. For example, Cardoza wanted to know how young folks could discover a calling and what alternatives a high school graduate who did not get good grades had if he or she had a a tough time getting accepted by their chosen college. He also wanted to know whether or not the interests which encouraged a person to view his or her job as a calling would remain constant over time. In addition, he asked whether or not it's a good idea to take up an internship or get part-time employment.
Final Thoughts
One very important decision young people have to take is whether to enter the work force or go to college. But, before taking this decision, one has to first decide on the appropriate vocational calling. The discussion covered the several facets in the process of deciding why people should view their jobs as a calling, how an individual can select the right calling as well as how to take action on the decision.
Interview by Allen Cardoza
Ryan Duffy PhD and Bryan Dik PhD, two psychology professors who wrote a book called "Make Your Job A Calling," spoke to Allen Cardoza on his weekly L.A. Talk Radio Show, Answers for the Family about why it is of paramount importance for adolescents to decide to make their work a calling.
The research work carried out by Bryan includes examining the psychology of discovering meaningful work. In addition, in the year 2010, he received the Society for Vocational Psychology's Early Career Award.
Ryan's research, meanwhile, centers on positive and vocational psychology. He is also an editorial panel member of two journals: Counseling Psychology and Career Assessment.
Make Your Work a Calling
During the interview, the two professors swiftly pointed out that when work is viewed as a calling, it assumes an entire new flavor. Most people view their jobs either as a method to move up a status ladder or as a method to make a living or pass time. Individuals who work in order to make a living or to pass time generally do only what is required to maintain their jobs, while people who work in order to move a status ladder are usually more interested in making money and achieving influence than in making the world a better place. However, a third option is available: people can view their jobs as a calling. This means using one's natural gifts and abilities to enhance people's lives either indirectly or directly. Individuals who select this path experience higher job satisfaction for the reason that they focus on helping their communities.
The discussion went over numerous questions about what an adolescent has to do to find the most suitable calling. For example, Cardoza wanted to know how young folks could discover a calling and what alternatives a high school graduate who did not get good grades had if he or she had a a tough time getting accepted by their chosen college. He also wanted to know whether or not the interests which encouraged a person to view his or her job as a calling would remain constant over time. In addition, he asked whether or not it's a good idea to take up an internship or get part-time employment.
Final Thoughts
One very important decision young people have to take is whether to enter the work force or go to college. But, before taking this decision, one has to first decide on the appropriate vocational calling. The discussion covered the several facets in the process of deciding why people should view their jobs as a calling, how an individual can select the right calling as well as how to take action on the decision.
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Want to find out more about the book Make Your Job A Calling, then visit Allen Cardoza's site to listen to the complete interview with Ryan Duffy and Bryan Dik .
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