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How should we live? In an inscrutable world, it’s especially hard to say. In the old days, we explored our options, fixed on a career choice, got the right education, pursued the perfect job, and signed on with a powerful corporation. This strategy is now doubtful. We know our career will change several times, education will be continual, and a perfect job is unlikely at least in the early days. Most of all, we can no longer consider the corporation safe haven. Thomas Stewart puts it this way:

We, your employer, no longer offer or even imply a guarantee of employment—you’re here only as long as we need you. Instead, we offer you employability—stick with us, kid, and we’ll reward you well, and when we dissolve the bonds, no ...

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