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What is Matt's primary source of anxiety?
What is Matt's primary source of anxiety?
- Fear of failing at work
- Worries about his family's well-being
- An impending business trip (correct)
- Concern about his health
How does Kendra feel about Matt's frequent absences?
How does Kendra feel about Matt's frequent absences?
- She is indifferent to his absences
- She supports his work ethic
- She enjoys the alone time
- She has started to resent him (correct)
What is Matt's perception of his role in the family?
What is Matt's perception of his role in the family?
- He thinks he is not successful enough
- He views himself as the provider (correct)
- He believes he should spend more time at home
- He feels like a burden
What aspect of Turnbow Technologies contributes to its reputation?
What aspect of Turnbow Technologies contributes to its reputation?
How many days has Matt been away from home in the previous year?
How many days has Matt been away from home in the previous year?
What business did Matt's brother, Luke, start?
What business did Matt's brother, Luke, start?
What motivated Matt to work for Turnbow Technologies?
What motivated Matt to work for Turnbow Technologies?
What did Matt promise Kendra before leaving for Tokyo?
What did Matt promise Kendra before leaving for Tokyo?
What was Matt's initial goal when he started with Turnbow?
What was Matt's initial goal when he started with Turnbow?
How did Matt's colleagues perceive him at work?
How did Matt's colleagues perceive him at work?
What behavior did Matt exhibit during the work event at the bar?
What behavior did Matt exhibit during the work event at the bar?
What was one major personal issue Matt faced by the age of 39?
What was one major personal issue Matt faced by the age of 39?
What did most employees at Turnbow believe about Matt's job security?
What did most employees at Turnbow believe about Matt's job security?
Which quality did Matt notably lack in his professional life?
Which quality did Matt notably lack in his professional life?
What realization did Matt come to regarding his actions?
What realization did Matt come to regarding his actions?
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Study Notes
Matt's Character
- Matt is a workaholic who prioritizes work over his family.
- He feels pressure to succeed and be like his brother, Luke.
- Matt feels disconnected from his family because of his travel schedule and often misses his commitments.
- He acts entitled and arrogant towards his coworkers, which makes him unpopular and difficult to work with.
- Matt behaves differently around his grandfather, showing him more respect.
- He is blind to his own actions and unaware of the negative impact of his behavior on his family and colleagues.
Matt's Work Life
- Matt works for Turnbow Technologies, started by his grandfather Jerry Williams, a successful aviation technology company.
- He feels pressured to live up to the family's success and believes money will bring happiness and freedom.
- Matt's goal was to make millions by 30, now at 39, he feels like a failure.
Matt's Family
- Matt's wife, Kendra, resents him for the time he spends away and is unhappy with their lifestyle.
- She feels the pressure to be a single parent while he chases financial success.
- Matt wants a better life for his family, believing financial security will bring them happiness.
- His family is missing him greatly and wants him to be more present.
Matt's Situation
- Matt's workplace is oblivious to his negative actions as he is his grandfather's grandson and is protected.
- Even though he is a competent worker, his lack of character negatively affects his family and colleagues.
- Ultimately, Matt is in a difficult situation where he is struggling to balance his ambition, his family, and his values.
- The text suggests there is a need for change in his behavior and a deeper reflection on his priorities.
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