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Situation acceptance 
Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory 
job or shortage of money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such 
situations. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. 
Many people find themselves in situations where they must either accept what life has 
given them or find a way to move up in the world. In my opinion, although accepting your 
situation in life may be pragmatic in some cases, it is still better to at least strive to improve 
your situation as it can usually be bettered to some degree. 
On the one hand, the vast majority of people are unable to drastically change their situation 
and acceptance of this fact will make them feel more satisfied with their lives. The best 
example of this would be those people living in dire economic conditions. Recent research 
puts the Democratic Republic of Congo as one of the poorest nations on Earth, both due to a 
lack of developed infrastructure and internal strife in recent years. For a person living in a 
small village, ravaged by war or famine, it would be cruel to suggest that they should find a 
way to improve their lives when it might simply be impossible. Instead, such people may 
feel they are better off accepting that they cannot make any changes to their situation at the 
present moment and just focus on their own survival and that of their family. These 
situations are rare but do exist around the world in various countries, particularly if they 
are at war or experiencing a severe economic downturn. 
On the other hand, few would dispute the fact that in even the most difficult situations 
people can make their lives better through continued effort. Instances of people who 
worked hard and became successful abound in both developed and developing nations. 
Some relevant examples of this are the postwar situations of countries like Germany, Japan, 
and South Korea. All those countries were devastated by war to greater and lesser degrees 
yet they are all currently economic powerhouses. In Japan, World War 2 left their 
population depleted of workers, a deep national debt due to reparations and infrastructure 
reduced to rubble. By not accepting their situation they were able to become leaders in 
technology through notable companies like Sony, Nokia and Toyota. The efficacy of the 
individuals who had to work hard to improve their lives is reflected in the overall progress 
of the country and should serve as an example to all war-torn nations. 
To conclude, there are very few situations where it would be advisable to simply accept an 
unhappy situation because hard work over a long period will pay off to some degree in the 
vast majority of cases. By having a more positive attitude it is also more likely that your 
efforts to make a better life will be rewarded, while a more defeatist attitude is likely to 
reduce your chances to make changes in life. 

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