1. One subject that this chapter talked about was “Vocational Anticipatory Socialization” which is essentially defined as the “exposure” of the workplace through various forms of media (Television, social media, communication w/ others, etc.). What interests me about this, is that from an early age our society trains us on how to act. Media discussing school, work, or other public formats, has been ingrained into the daily lives of almost every citizen. Personally, I can think of shows such as Gilmore Girls or The Office which (maybe unintentionally) set a precedent for young viewers. We are born into this world to become a cog in our capitalist society, and I find that incredibly unnerving. Does media in other cultures portray similar workplace/school imagery and standards? Are these forms of media necessary to be prepared for professional society?
2. “The workplace frame” is the second concept that caught my attention this chapter. There is something so dehumanizing about having a job. We are not allowed to experience the very things that make us human, and instead we practically reprogram ourselves in-order to becomes workers. Speaking from my minimal experience, I can attest that I frame myself differently at work and school. In fact, I have created such a professional persona for myself that I often have a hard time stepping back into my “normal” self. How do we alter ourselves to become more “professional,” and is it truly necessary, or have we just been told that it is necessary? As somewhat of a side-note, I find the term “frame” to be of interest, as it seems to imply a 2D nature to our professional personality. In what ways do we lose our “true” selves to become our professional selves? 
3. I have some personal interest in cults and the mind control/manipulation used to recruit and maintain members. Without coming off as too much of an anarchist, I can draw a lot of similarities in the techniques cults use to the spoken/unspoken rules of the workplace. For example, many cults force members to wear specific clothing as a way to remove personality and maintain group uniformity. Similarly, the workplace requires specific uniforms and dress-codes as a way to maintain uniformity. Cults use certain types of language to disorient members and force them to disassociate certain terms with their meanings. One example of this was Heaven’s Gate, which referred to the human body as a “vehicle.” Similarly, workplaces restrict language and introduce specific jargon as a way to control the connotations of language. I am not saying that every job is a cult! However, professional settings use similar techniques to maintain uniformity and professionalism, which I find interesting. In what ways do jobs strip us of our individuality?