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“My generation's parents told their children, "Become an accountant, a lawyer, or an engineer; that will give you a solid foothold in the middle class." But these jobs are now being sent overseas. So in order to make it today, you have to do work that's hard to outsource, hard to automate.”

Quote by Daniel H. Pink

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Daniel H. Pink is an American author known for his research on work, motivation, and human behavior. His work delves into the ways humans work in modern society and how to inspire creativity in individuals and teams. more

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