Steve, an auto mechanic, has always loved working on cars. Even as a teenager, he enjoyed taking vehicles apart, learning about their internal workings, and putting them back together. When he graduated from high school, he was thrilled to immediately begin working in an auto repair shop. Now that ten years have gone by, however, he has begun to feel somewhat bored and stagnant in his career. He still mostly likes his job, but he misses the enjoyment he felt when he was first learning about cars. He would also really like to earn more money. What change would likely be the best way for Steve to feel more fulfilled?

a) He should quit his job so that he can devote more of his time to professional networking.
b) He should ask his employer to give him some paid volunteer time so that he can find a cause he's passionate about.
c) He should investigate certificate programs related to auto mechanics that will give him a specialized skill.
d) He should make a career change and get a degree in a new field, like healthcare or education.

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