Occupations

12/7/2020

Daily Literary Quote
"In my afternoon walk I would fain forget all my morning occupations and my obligations to society."
- Henry David Thoreau

Journal Prompt
The pilgrims in The Canterbury Tales are often referenced only by their occupations (ie. the Knight, the Miller, the Wife of Bath), highlighting their roles in society. Are our occupations still influential in forming our identities? If so, how? Provide some specific examples to support your opinion.

49 Comments

Steven

12/7/2020 10:36:49 am

In all honesty, I have no idea what any of this means.

Griffin Mylan

12/7/2020 10:37:59 am

Well at least you were honest. Good try buster.

Ashley

12/7/2020 10:38:12 am

Great input

Preston

12/7/2020 10:38:42 am

Dang, that sucks

Adrian

12/7/2020 10:38:44 am

Yeah this guy is going to the army.

Steven

12/7/2020 10:40:10 am

Marines thank you very much.

Della

12/7/2020 10:40:55 am

😂 same

Dodge

12/7/2020 10:41:14 am

You almost had it.

Jaicei

12/7/2020 10:49:38 am

Fantastic input.

Griffin Mylan

12/7/2020 10:37:06 am

Our occupations definitely help us form our identities. We often choose careers in fields that peak our interests, which can tell us a lot about who we are depending on what career we chose. An example would be if I chose a woodworking career, I would probably have to be a hard worker and creative person to succeed at my job.

Preston

12/7/2020 10:38:09 am

I see nothing but facts

Ashley

12/7/2020 10:38:35 am

Good point

Steven

12/7/2020 10:38:54 am

Amen brother

Ariana Williams

12/7/2020 10:40:02 am

This is all very true.

Dodge

12/7/2020 10:41:39 am

I agree

Treygan Bragg

12/7/2020 10:48:20 am

Very well thought through response

Preston

12/7/2020 10:37:27 am

Yes, our jobs or occupations help form characteristics in our identity. Many jobs help us form hobbies from either the job or the people involved. For example, if you go and get a job in side a golf clubhouse, you may pick up golf or learn something about

Jake Hayden

12/7/2020 10:40:12 am

I agree

Ashley

12/7/2020 10:37:31 am

I think I’m today’s world occupations still say quite a bit about a person. For example I would think a heart surgeon is arrogant and a veterinarian is nice and likes animals. Some occupations are more bland like a plumber may not want to be a plumber so the same rules may not apply.

Ariana Williams

12/7/2020 10:39:28 am

I agree with this.

Steven

12/7/2020 10:39:32 am

I completely agree.

Mason Payne

12/7/2020 10:44:16 am

I agree.

Jaicei

12/7/2020 10:50:29 am

I agree, nice job.

Adrian

12/7/2020 10:37:50 am

This can still be seen today. People use these methods when referring to people such as “the mail man”. You are also usually subliminally ranked by people based on your occupation.

Griffin Mylan

12/7/2020 10:38:42 am

Pretty good comment even though you were barley able to get three sentences.

Adrian.

12/7/2020 10:39:55 am

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Aspen

12/7/2020 10:41:48 am

That’s true.

Hayley

12/7/2020 10:38:28 am

Yes
Gives other people a look at what we enjoy doing
Someone who works at a golf course must really like golf or someone who is a music teacher (aka Anderson) must really like singing and performing music

Adrian

12/7/2020 10:41:07 am

Use a period, ma’am.

Aspen

12/7/2020 10:42:09 am

Good point.

Jessie Hiatt

12/7/2020 10:42:47 am

Yes that makes sense

Della

12/7/2020 10:38:31 am

Yes because if your a doctor people think you are wealthy and have a lot of money

taija

12/7/2020 10:41:03 am

i agree

Ariana Williams

12/7/2020 10:38:55 am

Yes I think our occupations are influential in forming our identities. I think this is shown in what job you choose will reflect your character. For example a nurse might want to take care of people and a vet might like taking care of animals. This isn’t always the case though.

Jake Hayden

12/7/2020 10:40:47 am

This seems correct to me

taija

12/7/2020 10:41:15 am

yes i agree

Jessie Hiatt

12/7/2020 10:42:18 am

I agree with that

Treygan Bragg

12/7/2020 10:47:45 am

Great disclaimer

Jake Hayden

12/7/2020 10:39:21 am

What one does for a living sets expectations from others. Many people expect anyone in the medical field to either be very rich, very few people see beggars as equals in society. What people do for a living gives themselves a reputation.

Mason Payne

12/7/2020 10:44:42 am

I completely agree.

Aspen

12/7/2020 10:39:53 am

Our occupations can show what our life is like such as a pilot. You wouldn’t see a pilot as a “loser” per say, but maybe you would a garbage man.

Dodge grover

12/7/2020 10:41:00 am

Yes are occupations effect our personality. You tend to choose jobs that reflect your personality. Like a creative person becomes a artist.

Jessie Hiatt

12/7/2020 10:41:55 am

Our occupations help form our identities by choosing one that fits with your personality. If you are interested in something then you will have a higher chance of success. For example I like kids so being a teacher makes sense.

Bridger

12/7/2020 10:42:27 am

Yes our occupation can have a correlation with what we are referred too. For example if someone is a doctor you would refer to them as doctor so and so.

taija

12/7/2020 10:42:48 am

yes because they’re teaching us new things and we’re growing from learning those new things.you would think a surgeon would be wealthy. you would think a waitress is not so wealthy.

Mason Payne

12/7/2020 10:43:29 am

Our occupations are influential in forming our identities by how people refer to others. For example our society refers to a police officer as officer or cop and not their name.

Treygan Bragg

12/7/2020 10:47:10 am

Our occupations can form us because we typically choose occupations that are have great interests in. These jobs tend to be something you’re experienced at and can say a lot about you based on the job. For example if you’re a doctor some qualities that are usually associated with a doctor could be hard working, smart, and have an extensive memory.

Jaicei

12/7/2020 10:49:00 am

I do think our occupations can form our identities. After doing a job, you can form your personality to better fit that occupation. For example 911 operators are typically calm and collected people because they have to be.

Paige

12/7/2020 10:50:00 am

Yes I think now a days occupations still kinda says something about a person. For example you can tell a lot from a person by their job.

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