Matthew Is a 22-Year-Old Accountant Working in His First Job

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Essay

Matthew is a 22-year-old accountant working in his first job at a major accounting firm in Philadelphia.When he is home in Virginia for a visit,he sits down for a chat with his father,who is a human resource director at a large manufacturing firm.Matthew tells his father how unhappy he is that he chose to work for the Philadelphia firm.As he does his job,he realizes this is not what he wants to do for the rest of his life.What advice can dad provide him to help him be a happier worker?

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Definitions:

Corporation

A legal entity that is separate and distinct from its owners, which can own property, be taxed, and be held legally liable.

Proposed Interstate Highway

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Shareholders

Entities or individuals that own a part of a corporation through their stock holding, which entitles them to a share of the company’s profits and a say in its operations.

Surrender

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