My first career class starting at age 14
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Book Introduction
“I don’t have any dreams. I just want to be a rich, unemployed person.” The most realistic career exploration guide for young people with uncertain futures. A comprehensive bestseller on Amazon Japan, with cumulative sales of 440,000 copies! "You don't have a dream? Then find something you love." This is something your parents or teachers will often say if you say you don't have a dream. But you don't know how daunting it is to find what you love until you try. Even if you find something you like, it's uncertain whether adults will like it. “Can you make a living with that?” “Let’s look for a more stable job.” “But I still need to go to college, right?” It seems like the answer is set in stone, and I’m the only one struggling to find it. "My First Career Class Starting at Age 14" was created for teenagers who are trapped in a maze with no exit. If you've ever felt lonely and frustrated because you wanted to find something you love and are good at, or something you really want to do, but didn't know where or how to start, open this book. You will break away from your friends' dreams, your teachers' visions of the future, and your parents' ideal career path and discover your own dreams, your own future, and your own desired career. |
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index
prolog
Characters
Chapter 1.
Do I really have to work?
: The real reason we work
The real reason we work
Helping someone becomes a job
What is useless work? There is none!
The work of many people hidden behind one object
A look at the things we take for granted
The real meaning of paying money
Services you can receive without paying
Why we can watch TV broadcasts for free
Voice from the field 1.
What are you doing?
Chapter 2.
Just breathing costs money?!
: The realistic 'work' necessary for living
How much do you need to live for a month?
What are the three major expenses in life?
How many hours does a person working at a company work per day?
Work-life balance! What the heck is that?
Work-life balance varies from person to person.
Work and life both change depending on the situation.
Full-time or part-time? Examining employment types
I go my own way! A free-spirited way of working
Voice from the field 2.
What are you working for?
Chapter 3.
If you like soccer, should you become a soccer player?
: 'Work' that I like and am good at
What will I be doing in the future?
If you like soccer, should you become a soccer player?
There are many jobs around what you like.
Let's think deeply about why we like it
Special skills and strengths are a shortcut to finding a job.
Let's listen to the compliments of those around us.
The pros and cons are just a hair's breadth apart
It's okay if you don't have anything you want to do yet!
Establishing a "fun antenna" to discover what you want to do
I found what I want to do! What's next?
Things to keep in mind when dreaming of a career
It's okay if you don't turn what you love into a career!
Even as adults, career concerns continue.
When do you find joy in what you are doing?
It's never too late to pursue your dreams.
It's okay if your dreams change often!
Voice from the field 3.
When did you discover your dream?
Chapter 4.
Will getting a job be a happy ending?
: The 'thing' we will face someday
Will having a lot of money make you happy?
A way of thinking that makes life happy
The job you've been dreaming of! What's next?
Good patience and bad patience
Characteristics of a person who is good at everything
Five Ways to Create Good Coincidences ①
Five Ways to Create Good Coincidences ②
Will success make me happy?
I decide how I live my life!
Voice from the field 4.
What makes you work so hard?
Chapter 5.
What jobs will still be available in 10 years?
: The future 'work' that even adults don't know about
What is the most popular job?
The birth of a new profession
Small acts of kindness that change society
AI, please take care of me in the future!
What strengths are needed to survive in the future?
What AI is good at and what it isn't
What if I work abroad?
Why Diversity Matters
The kindness I show will surely come back to me someday.
Life is long! The essential attitude for living in the 100-year lifespan.
Never lose your curiosity, anytime, anywhere
Voice from the field 5.
Why did you change jobs?
Chapter 6.
Is it enough to just study hard for the future?
: The 'job' you need now
Why should I study?
All I have to do is study hard…?
There is more than one correct answer!
I'm awkward at school... Will I ever be able to function in society?
Characteristics of a good communicator
If you want to grow, try being alone.
Good boy, enough is enough!
The unexpected gift of frustration or hardship
Confidence to pioneer the future
Even if you are clumsy in many things, it doesn't really affect your life!
There is no 'right answer' in life.
Voice from the field 6.
When was the happiest moment at work?
Epilogue
Conclusion
Characters
Chapter 1.
Do I really have to work?
: The real reason we work
The real reason we work
Helping someone becomes a job
What is useless work? There is none!
The work of many people hidden behind one object
A look at the things we take for granted
The real meaning of paying money
Services you can receive without paying
Why we can watch TV broadcasts for free
Voice from the field 1.
What are you doing?
Chapter 2.
Just breathing costs money?!
: The realistic 'work' necessary for living
How much do you need to live for a month?
What are the three major expenses in life?
How many hours does a person working at a company work per day?
Work-life balance! What the heck is that?
Work-life balance varies from person to person.
Work and life both change depending on the situation.
Full-time or part-time? Examining employment types
I go my own way! A free-spirited way of working
Voice from the field 2.
What are you working for?
Chapter 3.
If you like soccer, should you become a soccer player?
: 'Work' that I like and am good at
What will I be doing in the future?
If you like soccer, should you become a soccer player?
There are many jobs around what you like.
Let's think deeply about why we like it
Special skills and strengths are a shortcut to finding a job.
Let's listen to the compliments of those around us.
The pros and cons are just a hair's breadth apart
It's okay if you don't have anything you want to do yet!
Establishing a "fun antenna" to discover what you want to do
I found what I want to do! What's next?
Things to keep in mind when dreaming of a career
It's okay if you don't turn what you love into a career!
Even as adults, career concerns continue.
When do you find joy in what you are doing?
It's never too late to pursue your dreams.
It's okay if your dreams change often!
Voice from the field 3.
When did you discover your dream?
Chapter 4.
Will getting a job be a happy ending?
: The 'thing' we will face someday
Will having a lot of money make you happy?
A way of thinking that makes life happy
The job you've been dreaming of! What's next?
Good patience and bad patience
Characteristics of a person who is good at everything
Five Ways to Create Good Coincidences ①
Five Ways to Create Good Coincidences ②
Will success make me happy?
I decide how I live my life!
Voice from the field 4.
What makes you work so hard?
Chapter 5.
What jobs will still be available in 10 years?
: The future 'work' that even adults don't know about
What is the most popular job?
The birth of a new profession
Small acts of kindness that change society
AI, please take care of me in the future!
What strengths are needed to survive in the future?
What AI is good at and what it isn't
What if I work abroad?
Why Diversity Matters
The kindness I show will surely come back to me someday.
Life is long! The essential attitude for living in the 100-year lifespan.
Never lose your curiosity, anytime, anywhere
Voice from the field 5.
Why did you change jobs?
Chapter 6.
Is it enough to just study hard for the future?
: The 'job' you need now
Why should I study?
All I have to do is study hard…?
There is more than one correct answer!
I'm awkward at school... Will I ever be able to function in society?
Characteristics of a good communicator
If you want to grow, try being alone.
Good boy, enough is enough!
The unexpected gift of frustration or hardship
Confidence to pioneer the future
Even if you are clumsy in many things, it doesn't really affect your life!
There is no 'right answer' in life.
Voice from the field 6.
When was the happiest moment at work?
Epilogue
Conclusion
Detailed image
Into the book
Schoolwork provides the basic physical strength needed to enter society.
Much of what we learn in school is related to the skills we need to survive in society.
Korean is basic, and subjects such as history and math are closely related to daily life.
Even if it is not directly related, the knowledge or way of thinking learned in school often serves as a foundation for use in work.
--- From "Why should I study?"
When you think deeply about why you like something and what you like about it, you sometimes realize that a job that suits your aptitude is in a completely different place.
(Omitted) It is very important to think about reasons such as ‘Why do I like this?’ and ‘What makes it enjoyable and fun?’
Thoughts like, ‘I like cooking, so I’ll become a chef.’ or ‘I like cooking, so I’ll do something related to it.’ are also correct.
But if you look deep into your love of cooking, you'll discover the real reasons why you love it and find it fun.
If you think about it from that perspective, it will be a little easier to figure out what you want to do.
--- From "Let's think deeply about why we like each other"
But honestly, school is a bit of a special place.
There are children of the same age group, and they have to follow certain rules.
It's a world a little different from society.
There are many examples of friends who refused to go to school because they couldn't adapt to it, but as adults, they find a place that suits them best and become successful.
So, there's absolutely no need to feel hopeless and like your life is over just because you don't go to school.
If there's anyone among you who doesn't go to school, I have something to tell you.
Don't stay home alone, get moving.
There's no need to be anxious.
I just wish I could make a move at the right time.
--- From "There is not just one right answer!"
When we think about what we want to do, it's easy to focus only on the enjoyable work process or the pleasant moments.
But those are just a small part of the job.
Working requires patience because there are many boring and tedious tasks, and you often get scolded by others or have to apologize.
If you don't understand that, you'll quit early, saying, "It's not what I imagined."
--- From "Things to watch out for when dreaming of a career"
It's important to realize that 'I am the only one responsible for my life.'
It is a decision to say, 'I create my own life.'
The adults around you will think of you and give you advice or counsel.
But I want you to listen carefully and then decide for yourself whether to accept it or not.
Because there is no such thing as happiness in living the way someone tells you to.
--- From "Good Kids, Enough!"
This book doesn't tell you the 'right' answer to what you should do or how you should live your life.
Because there are no right answers in life.
Just because there is no right answer doesn't mean you should do nothing.
Quite the opposite.
Let's keep reaching out and taking action on things we enjoy, are good at, and are interested in, such as learning something new, reading a book that interests us, using a computer, attending an event, or expressing our thoughts to the world online.
If you gain experience like that, when you look back as an adult, you'll definitely feel, "Ah, I'm still doing what I had fun doing back then."
Much of what we learn in school is related to the skills we need to survive in society.
Korean is basic, and subjects such as history and math are closely related to daily life.
Even if it is not directly related, the knowledge or way of thinking learned in school often serves as a foundation for use in work.
--- From "Why should I study?"
When you think deeply about why you like something and what you like about it, you sometimes realize that a job that suits your aptitude is in a completely different place.
(Omitted) It is very important to think about reasons such as ‘Why do I like this?’ and ‘What makes it enjoyable and fun?’
Thoughts like, ‘I like cooking, so I’ll become a chef.’ or ‘I like cooking, so I’ll do something related to it.’ are also correct.
But if you look deep into your love of cooking, you'll discover the real reasons why you love it and find it fun.
If you think about it from that perspective, it will be a little easier to figure out what you want to do.
--- From "Let's think deeply about why we like each other"
But honestly, school is a bit of a special place.
There are children of the same age group, and they have to follow certain rules.
It's a world a little different from society.
There are many examples of friends who refused to go to school because they couldn't adapt to it, but as adults, they find a place that suits them best and become successful.
So, there's absolutely no need to feel hopeless and like your life is over just because you don't go to school.
If there's anyone among you who doesn't go to school, I have something to tell you.
Don't stay home alone, get moving.
There's no need to be anxious.
I just wish I could make a move at the right time.
--- From "There is not just one right answer!"
When we think about what we want to do, it's easy to focus only on the enjoyable work process or the pleasant moments.
But those are just a small part of the job.
Working requires patience because there are many boring and tedious tasks, and you often get scolded by others or have to apologize.
If you don't understand that, you'll quit early, saying, "It's not what I imagined."
--- From "Things to watch out for when dreaming of a career"
It's important to realize that 'I am the only one responsible for my life.'
It is a decision to say, 'I create my own life.'
The adults around you will think of you and give you advice or counsel.
But I want you to listen carefully and then decide for yourself whether to accept it or not.
Because there is no such thing as happiness in living the way someone tells you to.
--- From "Good Kids, Enough!"
This book doesn't tell you the 'right' answer to what you should do or how you should live your life.
Because there are no right answers in life.
Just because there is no right answer doesn't mean you should do nothing.
Quite the opposite.
Let's keep reaching out and taking action on things we enjoy, are good at, and are interested in, such as learning something new, reading a book that interests us, using a computer, attending an event, or expressing our thoughts to the world online.
If you gain experience like that, when you look back as an adult, you'll definitely feel, "Ah, I'm still doing what I had fun doing back then."
--- From "There is no 'right answer' in life"
Publisher's Review
Beyond dreams, into the future 10 years from now, 20 years from now
The one book everyone needs to consider their career path.
"My First Career Class Starting at Age 14" garnered much attention even before its publication, achieving a 97.5% satisfaction rating in a pre-release review conducted with 239 readers in Japan.
It received attention as a book that I would definitely recommend to my school days and my children, a book full of realistic and practical tips, and a book that everyone considering their future career path would need, and was reprinted within 5 days of its publication, and sold over 440,000 copies in just one year.
It consists of a total of 6 chapters ('Do I really have to work?' 'Even breathing costs money?!' 'If I like soccer, should I become a soccer player?' 'Will getting a job be a happy ending?' 'What jobs will be left in 10 years?' 'Is studying hard enough for the future?'), and it helps you discover your dreams and decide on a career path in the short term, and even helps you envision the future in 10 or 20 years.
The introduction of each chapter arouses curiosity by introducing the story of Hayato, a second-year middle school student who is troubled by not having anything he wants to do.
The main text explains the core content in words and provides various examples in pictures, so even teenagers who find books with a lot of text burdensome, as well as teenagers who have a prejudice that career guidance books are stiff and boring, can find a different kind of charm and read it with enjoyment.
Additionally, at the end of each chapter, there is a Q&A format with the stories of 47 professionals working in various fields, allowing you to get a glimpse into the vivid, 'real' stories and thoughts of professionals, such as the reason they work, when they discovered their dreams, and the moments they found joy while working.
In addition, various data such as jobs that are likely to disappear in the future, newly emerging jobs, the cost of living for a month, and the ranking of desired jobs among middle school students are densely inserted in tables and graphs, helping to understand the flow of the times.
With colorful illustrations, simple yet clear explanations, and various data crammed onto a single page, reading this book will help you rectify your concerns and thoughts about your career path, which were previously difficult to navigate.
“There are no right answers in the world, but everyone has their own answer.”
A story I really want to tell you
We live in an era where schools, companies, and society, without exception, emphasize ‘specialness.’
He says that even if you work hard to build up your specs, you shouldn't just focus on that. He also says that you should equip yourself with your own weapon that can answer the question, "So, what makes you different from others?"
My immediate future is uncertain, and I don't know where or how to find something special. I want to live an ordinary life, but I don't know why even that is so difficult.
There is one thing we misunderstand here.
The answer is that 'the answer is far away.'
Neither career path nor specialness suddenly fall from the sky one day.
It's just that we haven't discovered it because it's a raw diamond, but most of the answers are often within ourselves.
"My First Career Class Starting at Age 14" addresses this very point and presents various ways to find the hidden answers.
"Even if you have something you want to do, are you holding yourself back, thinking it's too much for you or that you don't want to fail? If so, first believe in your own strength and potential.
It's okay if it's unfounded confidence.
“You yourself are the driving force that propels you forward in life.” (From “Confidence to Open Up the Future”)
“Let’s learn about the different professions in the world and find out what makes us happy and what we are good at.
Let us cherish every encounter and be proactive in everything we do.
Friends are precious, but let's not get swept away and think about how to live our lives.
Anxiety won't go away, and of course there will be failures.
It's okay.
If you fall, just get up again.
“My life will become more and more enjoyable from now on.” (From “What I Want to Tell You”)
I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to find the answer at the earliest opportunity.
The one book everyone needs to consider their career path.
"My First Career Class Starting at Age 14" garnered much attention even before its publication, achieving a 97.5% satisfaction rating in a pre-release review conducted with 239 readers in Japan.
It received attention as a book that I would definitely recommend to my school days and my children, a book full of realistic and practical tips, and a book that everyone considering their future career path would need, and was reprinted within 5 days of its publication, and sold over 440,000 copies in just one year.
It consists of a total of 6 chapters ('Do I really have to work?' 'Even breathing costs money?!' 'If I like soccer, should I become a soccer player?' 'Will getting a job be a happy ending?' 'What jobs will be left in 10 years?' 'Is studying hard enough for the future?'), and it helps you discover your dreams and decide on a career path in the short term, and even helps you envision the future in 10 or 20 years.
The introduction of each chapter arouses curiosity by introducing the story of Hayato, a second-year middle school student who is troubled by not having anything he wants to do.
The main text explains the core content in words and provides various examples in pictures, so even teenagers who find books with a lot of text burdensome, as well as teenagers who have a prejudice that career guidance books are stiff and boring, can find a different kind of charm and read it with enjoyment.
Additionally, at the end of each chapter, there is a Q&A format with the stories of 47 professionals working in various fields, allowing you to get a glimpse into the vivid, 'real' stories and thoughts of professionals, such as the reason they work, when they discovered their dreams, and the moments they found joy while working.
In addition, various data such as jobs that are likely to disappear in the future, newly emerging jobs, the cost of living for a month, and the ranking of desired jobs among middle school students are densely inserted in tables and graphs, helping to understand the flow of the times.
With colorful illustrations, simple yet clear explanations, and various data crammed onto a single page, reading this book will help you rectify your concerns and thoughts about your career path, which were previously difficult to navigate.
“There are no right answers in the world, but everyone has their own answer.”
A story I really want to tell you
We live in an era where schools, companies, and society, without exception, emphasize ‘specialness.’
He says that even if you work hard to build up your specs, you shouldn't just focus on that. He also says that you should equip yourself with your own weapon that can answer the question, "So, what makes you different from others?"
My immediate future is uncertain, and I don't know where or how to find something special. I want to live an ordinary life, but I don't know why even that is so difficult.
There is one thing we misunderstand here.
The answer is that 'the answer is far away.'
Neither career path nor specialness suddenly fall from the sky one day.
It's just that we haven't discovered it because it's a raw diamond, but most of the answers are often within ourselves.
"My First Career Class Starting at Age 14" addresses this very point and presents various ways to find the hidden answers.
"Even if you have something you want to do, are you holding yourself back, thinking it's too much for you or that you don't want to fail? If so, first believe in your own strength and potential.
It's okay if it's unfounded confidence.
“You yourself are the driving force that propels you forward in life.” (From “Confidence to Open Up the Future”)
“Let’s learn about the different professions in the world and find out what makes us happy and what we are good at.
Let us cherish every encounter and be proactive in everything we do.
Friends are precious, but let's not get swept away and think about how to live our lives.
Anxiety won't go away, and of course there will be failures.
It's okay.
If you fall, just get up again.
“My life will become more and more enjoyable from now on.” (From “What I Want to Tell You”)
I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to find the answer at the earliest opportunity.
GOODS SPECIFICS
- Publication date: April 23, 2021
- Page count, weight, size: 240 pages | 512g | 182*210*17mm
- ISBN13: 9788958078043
- ISBN10: 8958078049
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