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I didn’t know what I wanted to do with my life.
1. “didn’t know” means not knowing, and “wanted” is the past tense. 2. A simple declarative sentence 3. This is the beginning of the article, expressing the author’s uncertainty about his future career.
I finished my college degree in business administration.
"Finished" means completed, "college degree" means university diploma, and business administration means商业管理
I really don’t like office jobs and doing the same thing day after day.
"Don't like" means dislike, "doing the same thing" is an expression for repetitive work, and day after day means every day
I want changing tasks, something with flexibility.
“Changing tasks” means a variety of tasks, and “flexibility” means adaptability.
But we have different expectations of the workforce.
"Expectations" means wishes, and "workforce" refers to workers or the working environment.
I’ve seen our parents do a job for 30 years and not necessarily enjoy it.
This sentence is a complex sentence that describes the differences between one generation and another in terms of work. This sentence expresses the author's reflection on the traditional concept of work and leads to the viewpoint on career exploration in the following text.
But we place more importance on a balanced lifestyle and satisfaction.
“place more importance on” means to attach more importance to something. The sentence uses a contrasting structure to emphasize the values of different generations. The author points out that younger generations value work-life balance and personal satisfaction more than traditional job security.
I’ve seen our parents do a job for 30 years and not necessarily enjoy it.
This sentence is a complex sentence that describes the differences between one generation and another in terms of work. This sentence expresses the author's reflection on the traditional concept of work and leads to the viewpoint on career exploration in the following text.
I think our generation is having difficulty finding a career path, and we’re looking for more than just a career.
The author argues that their generation struggles to find a clear career path and seeks more than just a job.
I want to see the bigger picture and see how I’m contributing to something greater than myself and not just the bottom line.
“Bigger picture” means a broader perspective, and “bottom line” means the lowest standard. This sentence shows the author's pursuit of a future career, hoping to make a more meaningful contribution rather than just for financial gain.