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working life
The part of a person's life that they spend in professional employment, as opposed to their private life. It covers the entire duration of their career from the beginning to retirement.
Nach vierzig Jahren im Arbeitsleben freut er sich auf seine Rente.
After forty years in working life, he is looking forward to his retirement.
'Arbeitsleben' (working life) is a compound noun made from 'die Arbeit' (work) and 'das Leben' (life). The 's' in between is a linking s, which connects the two words.
Der Übergang von der Schule ins Arbeitsleben ist ein großer Schritt.
The transition from school into working life is a big step.
This noun is often used with certain verbs and prepositions that describe phases: 'ins Arbeitsleben eintreten' (to enter/start working life), 'im Arbeitsleben stehen' (to be active in working life), and 'aus dem Arbeitsleben ausscheiden' (to leave working life).
Nach dem Studium trat sie sofort ins Arbeitsleben ein.
After university, she entered working life immediately.
'Das Arbeitsleben' (working life) is often used as the opposite of 'das Privatleben' (private life) to separate the professional sphere from the personal sphere.
Es ist wichtig, eine gute Balance zwischen Arbeitsleben und Privatleben zu finden.
It is important to find a good balance between working life and private life.
career
'die Karriere' and 'das Arbeitsleben' both have to do with profession and work. 'Karriere' emphasizes the professional path, especially development, positions, and achievements. 'Arbeitsleben' means the whole part of life in which someone works, including everyday working life, experiences, and the time until retirement. The words can be confused because both talk about one's profession. When it is about advancement or professional development, 'Karriere' is appropriate. When it is generally about life with work, 'Arbeitsleben' is more natural.
Nach der Schule beginnt für viele junge Menschen ein neuer Abschnitt im Arbeitsleben.
After school, a new stage of working life begins for many young people.
In ihrer Karriere hat sie in drei verschiedenen Ländern gearbeitet.
In her career, she has worked in three different countries.