Louisa is a high school English teacher in a high-income, well-paying school district in the wealthy commuter suburbs of Chicago. Most of her students are kids of CEOS and VPs of corporations, and both the parents and children themselves hope that the kids will someday following in their powerful parents' footsteps. Students like Louisa, and she is able to have free reign over her curricula to put her master's of English Literature to good and interesting use as an excellent teacher, yet none of her students would ever consider becoming a teacher - they see teachers as a sub-par way to impact the business world, even though teachers teach all future business leaders. Louisa feels somewhat unsatisfied with her work, despite the seemingly-great circumstances. Which of the following elements of meaningful work is likely missing from her job?

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Louisa's job may provide a sense of agency, permit use and development of talents, and provide adequate income, but it is missing a sense of contribution to a greater good. Her students may go on to become business leaders, but they do not see teaching as a valuable or important profession, which may make Louisa feel that her work is not making a significant impact on society as a whole.

Louisa Is a High School English Teacher in a High-Income