Vocation” comes from the Latin vocare (to call) and means the work a man is called to by God.There are all different kinds of voices calling you to all different kinds of work, and the problem is to find out which is the voice of God rather than of society, say, or the superego, or self-interest. The kind of work God usually calls you to is the kind of work (a) that you need to do and (b) that the world needs to have done. If you find your work rewarding, you have presumably met requirement (a), but if your work does not benefit others, the chances are you have missed requirement (b). On the other hand, if your work does benefit others, you have probably met requirement (b), but if most of the time you are unhappy with it, the chances are you have not only bypassed (a) but probably aren’t helping your customers much either. Neither the hair shirt nor the soft berth will do. The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world’s hunger meet. Frederick Buechner
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It is a great honor to do a job that makes a difference in the lives of others. People will often say that marriage is more important, but it is hard to argue against the power of career. Marriage needs patience, understanding and trust which can be challenging, but a career requires drive, ambition and dedication. In terms of careers, you must know what you want to do as well as what you do not want to do. Every person has a different calling from God and it is important to follow that calling rather than trying to fit into society or your own personal expectations.

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