Quote by Jodi Picoult

My first job was as an assistant in the local library. Self-fulfilling prophecy?

My first job was as an assistant in the local library. Self-

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The quote suggests that there may be a correlation between one's first job and their future career path. The concept of a "self-fulfilling prophecy" is implied, meaning that the choice of being an assistant in the library may have influenced the person's subsequent career choices and consequently led them to fulfill this initial expectation. It implies that early work experiences can shape and influence one's future decisions and professional trajectory.

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