--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: TV can be fairly rigid. I've done enough…" description: "\"TV can be fairly rigid. I've done enough Network TV to know that it's fun but if I have to go somewhere every day maybe it's not the most satisfying [j..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5ae/jenny-slate-11864_done_tv-can-be-fairly-rigid-i-ve-done-enough_2037495.jpg" --- # TV can be fairly rigid. I've done enough Network TV to… ![“TV can be fairly rigid. I've done enough Network TV to know that it's fun but if I have to go somewhere every day maybe it's not the most satisfying [job].” quote by Jenny Slate](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5ae/jenny-slate-11864_done_tv-can-be-fairly-rigid-i-ve-done-enough_2037495.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5ae/jenny-slate-11864_done_tv-can-be-fairly-rigid-i-ve-done-enough_2037495.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5ae/jenny-slate-11864_done_tv-can-be-fairly-rigid-i-ve-done-enough_2037495.jpg) > “TV can be fairly rigid. I've done enough Network TV to know that it's fun but if I have to go somewhere every day maybe it's not the most satisfying \[job\].” [Jenny Slate](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jenny-slate/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. TV work is fun but daily routine may feel unsatisfying, suggesting a need for variety. **In simple terms:** TV work can feel routine. Key Takeaway Seek variety beyond routine. Themes career satisfaction routine creativity Mood contemplative pragmatic Type personal career When to use this quote - job switching - freelance - skill diversification - mental health Key Concepts media studies psychology career development Questions to Reflect On - What aspects of TV work bring joy? - How can you add variety without leaving? 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