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IELTS Essay: Many believe that the goal of one's career should be to pursue a passion whil...

Prompt

Many believe that the goal of one's career should be to pursue a passion while others feel it is merely a way to earn a livelihood. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.

#career_purpose#passion_vs_livelihood#work_motivation#personal_fulfillment#financial_necessity

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Band 7 → 9 — Band 7 acknowledges both perspectives fairly; Band 9 critically examines how socioeconomic status, gender, and family background determine whether 'passion' is a realistic option.

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Key concepts in this essay

Privilege and economic choice in career selection
Intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation
Long-term wellbeing vs immediate financial needs
Cultural and individual variation in career values

Pitfalls the model essay avoids

Presenting passion and livelihood as a binary choice rather than exploring their interaction or individual variation
Idealizing passion-driven work without acknowledging economic privilege required to pursue it
Using vague definitions of 'passion' or 'livelihood' without grounding examples

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