Five years Quote by John dos Passos
““Aint no good place to look for a job, young feller. . . . There’s jobs all right. . . . I’ll be sixty-five years old in a month and four days an I’ve worked sence I was five I reckon, an I aint found a good job yet.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Grapes of Wrath, John Steinbeck, 1939
A weary worker reflects on lifelong labor without finding a satisfactory job, underscoring economic hardship and perseverance.
In simple terms: A man works his whole life without finding a good job.
Key Takeaway
Seek fulfillment beyond mere employment.
Themes
work
economic struggle
age
perseverance
disillusionment
Mood
reflective
somber
determined
Type
literary
social commentary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- long‑term employment
- retirement planning
- personal satisfaction
Key Concepts
labor market
career fulfillment
social mobility
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines a “good” job for you?
- How can society better support lifelong workers?
A Different Perspective
Job scarcity can erode hope over time.
