If you stood on campus today and asked fellow students in their late teens and early 20s how they ended up working at their current jobs, which of the following statements would best describe the majority of answers you would likely receive?
a. "I spent a long time searching for and choosing the perfect job."
b. "I knew from a young age what type of job I would have at this point in my life."
c. "I work a job that my family has previously selected for me."
d. "I just sort of found myself working at my current job. I didn't really choose it per se."
Answer: D
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