Warm Up
What is your job?
Do you like the city or the countryside more?
Do you like animals?
Reading
Jobs experts say it’s never too late to change careers. For example, let’s look at Feng Yuan's story.
On LinkedIn, Yuan shared that he was fired by Microsoft after working as a software engineer for 22 years. He then changed his job title on the site to "Goose farmer." Years of coding don't usually prepare people for life on the farm. But Yuan said he was happy with the change and proud of his work at Microsoft. He said he could now spend more time with his wife and their geese and chickens.
Yuan, who lives in Washington, USA, said later that his small farm is "not really for profit," and he and his wife are "hobby farmers." He shares pictures and videos online of his animals and the fruits and vegetables they grow. Yuan has received a lot of support for his career change on social media. One user wrote that he was "Living the dream."
Of course, Yuan isn’t the only person to have made a big career change. The changes from the coronavirus pandemic encouraged many people to try new things. Workers have been looking for jobs that make them happier and give them more free time. This has been called "The Great Reshuffle."
However, some people feel that making a big career change is too risky and something they can't afford to do — until those geese start laying golden eggs!
Reading Comprehension
How many years did Feng Yuan spend working for Microsoft?
Where does Yuan live?
What is "The Great Reshuffle"?
Discussion Questions
What are your thoughts on Feng Yuan's career change?
Do you know anyone who made a big career change?
Have you ever thought about changing your career?
What would "living the dream" look like for you?
Do you think you'd enjoy being a hobby farmer?
What's the longest you've spent working the same job?
What do you like most about your current job?
What was your dream job when you were a kid?
Do you know anyone who works their dream job?
What types of job would you never want to do?
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