A person's dignity is determined by their work.

The situation of my old classmate made me realize many things.

The article is shared by a 50-year-old man living in Zhejiang, China.

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Last weekend, I went to a high school reunion. This was an opportunity for us to chat and reminisce about old times. My high school class held a reunion every year, but I rarely attended, partly because I was busy with work and didn't have much time, and partly because I lived in another city, far from my hometown.

At the recent class reunion, I met Xiao Feng again - my childhood best friend. Xiao Feng's appearance made me dizzy. In my memory, he was a neat, well-dressed and very generous person.

But the man before me had a scraggly beard, a sad expression, and was wearing a faded cotton jacket with frayed shoulders.

When he saw me coming, Xiao Feng was surprised at first, then he smiled and returned my greeting. Through the conversation, I learned that Xiao Feng had been fired from the company last year and had not found a new job.

Tieu Phong and his wife have 2 school-age children, along with living expenses for a family of 6. In addition, Tieu Phong also has to pay monthly rent and car payments in the form of a bank mortgage.

During the week, my friend could only make a living by delivering takeout food, and even during the holidays, Xiao Feng did not dare to take a day off. Now his family had used up all their savings, and the burden was suffocating Xiao Feng. My friend looked a few years older.

While talking, Xiao Feng frowned and sighed occasionally: Life is so miserable without a job that I am so ashamed that I dare not meet anyone. When Xiao Feng's life was in trouble, he was no longer as confident as before.

The value of work to us

When people lose their jobs and have no income, they can only let life decide for them. They have to live a life of "austerity", living a life of poverty. Only when they lose their jobs do they realize that their happy faces are all brought by money.

British scholar Jamie Susskind once conducted a survey: Why do people work?

The survey included people from all walks of life and elicited three responses.

- First answer: For us to have income, work is a means of earning a living. Going to work helps us have enough food and clothes.

- Second answer: Because of value. Work is a way to realize your own value.

- Third answer: Feeling happy, work is the source of personal identity. People feel happy when they are useful to others and achieve inner satisfaction.

Work is necessary for everyone. If a person does not work for a long time, it is like being thrown into the garbage dump by society.

Many people think that work is not important, just having money, eating at high-class restaurants, wearing branded clothes is enough. However, few people know that, for people, work is not only about income but also about value.

For example, an editor would feel extremely satisfied when he or she sees that his or her writing can inspire readers.

For example, a doctor will feel a sense of accomplishment when he or she is able to restore a patient's health through treatment.

It is these jobs that give people the opportunity to realize their self-worth. It allows you to gain respect and recognition regardless of who you face, and live a decent life.

You have a stable job, power and money, and people admire you wherever you go. You wander around and achieve nothing, so naturally no one respects you. After all, face is earned through work.

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