James H. Douglas Jr. Quotes

If I don't work for a while, I don't work for a while.

There is no social program in this country that is as important as a good job that pays well, that gives someone an opportunity to go to work, have some security, have benefits, and take care of their family and have a good life.

The idea of having a steady job is appealing.

I just want to work.

Everything in our lives revolves around our jobs, as much as we hate to say it. Where we live at, where our kids go to school, what we eat, what lifestyle we live, depends on the income we bring in and being able to provide for your family, and that's your employment.

Work is like the rest of life. The best parts are free.

Jobs mean freedom for workers to support their families.

But most is all to do with work. There are aspects of work that are enjoyable, that you could call a hobby.

People really do think they have to choose between high stress and high reward jobs, and low stress and low reward jobs.

I have worked all my life, wanted to work all my life, needed to work all my life.

Go work at the post office or Starbucks if you want balance in your life.

I'm not looking for a paycheck.

I want to work and be happy.

It's not about my career now. It's just about finding great work and having a good time.

Work is life. Work is opportunity.

Fresh out of college, you tend to join a company because it's a job. But, you tend to stay because it becomes a career; you start to feel at home. In the beginning of your career, you're focused on you: 'I like this place because I'm doing rewarding work; they take good care of me; the people are nice; there's runway for me,' etc.

A nice, steady job I don't need that bad. I'm not that satisfied with it.

Working is living to me.

I like the work that I get to do.

I'd like to just work - steadily work - and do parts that I enjoy doing.

I've never been in this business for the recognition or the awards. I just want to do good work, grab a decent paycheck, and move onto the next job.

Work is at the core of human dignity.

I don't believe in careers. I believe in work. I'm not interested in some 'big picture that would be really good for me'.

Work is about more than making a living, as vital as that is. It's fundamental to human dignity, to our sense of self-worth as useful, independent, free people.

People want the dignity of work.