Elizabeth Emken Quotes

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.

Some jobs pay better, some jobs smell better, and some jobs have no business being treated like careers. But work is never the enemy, regardless of the wage. Because somewhere between the job and the paycheck, there’s still a thing called opportunity, and that’s what people need to pursue.

The idea of having a steady job is appealing.

My marriage and my career are my two top priorities.

Jobs mean freedom for workers to support their families.

A good job is more than just a paycheck. A good job fosters independence and discipline, and contributes to the health of the community. A good job is a means to provide for the health and welfare of your family, to own a home, and save for retirement.

I loved playing and I was actually working two jobs.

I did all kinds of things in order to earn a living.

I really wanted to work and become independent.

Nearly all of us work, a lot: many people spend more waking hours working than doing all other things combined. And nearly all of us spend our lifetimes working for someone other than ourselves.

The fundamental reality for every worker, from sweeper to executive vice-president, is the eight hours or so that he spends on the job. In our society of organizations, it is the job through which the great majority has access to achievement, to fulfillment, and to community.

We spent our lives making livings.

Work spares us from three evils: boredom, vice, and need.

Whether we call it a job or a career, work is more than just something we do. It is a part of who we are.

I always felt I needed to teach to survive.

I love that my dad has stopped asking me when I'm going to get a real job.

None of my characters have really had jobs.

I'm always happy to have a job.

A career is wonderful, but you can't curl up with it on a cold night.

When it comes down to it, I just want to work.

I will undoubtedly have to seek what is happily known as gainful employment, which I am glad to say does not describe holding public office.

Marcel, no more painting; go get a job.

I make a good living doing what I do.

I want to work and be happy.

Sometimes I think, 'Oh, I wish I just had a nice job where you're getting a salary.' Just sometimes.