I always hated those places I worked where the 'work to the rule' philosophy was dominant. I also had friends in Germany who hated what they did but were locked into the system, so to speak. They were miserable. No or a bleak future. That's why this article interested me so much.
At least here we have more freedom to switch careers if we have or need to. It's also easier over here to convert a hobby or an aptitude into a career, I think.
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