The Occupation Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Jobs, Vocations, and Careers
Becca Puglisi
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Introduction
Warring human needs create big problems in storytelling. Your character who found love and belonging in the community of law enforcement may retire to pursue safety and security after being shot. Your mechanical engineer can enjoy what she does but have her self-esteem damaged by a demanding and belittling supervisor, causing her to leave her dream job to work for someone else.
There are infinite ways basic human needs can intersect with your character's job, forcing her to make choices she wouldn't otherwise have to make.
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