Question

In his late 30s, jerry quit his lucrative career in engineering to teach middle school science. his teaching salary is one-third less and his work hours are one-third more compared to his engineering work; however, he finds the work fulfilling. jerry is happy that he finally found the courage to make a career switch that he had been considering for several years. jerry's career change is an example of

Answer 1

Based on the given scenario above, I can say that Jerry's career change is an example of RIGHT LIVELIHOOD. Despite knowing that the career he chose has lower salary and requires more time to work, he still finds it more fulfilling because it is what he wants. In the Buddhist teaching, right livelihood refers to how persons should make a living in a way that it will be more beneficial to them and is ethically positive. Hope this helps.