Kurt Always Had Visions of a Very Extravagant, Luxurious, Happy

question 119

Multiple Choice

Kurt always had visions of a very extravagant, luxurious, happy life as a rock star. When he finally became a rock star, he found it to be lonelier and far less satisfying than he had imagined. Kurt is experiencing ​

• A)the glass ceiling.
• B)occupational priorities.
• C)a dream.
• D)reality shock.

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