Career Planning Vocabulary

verb to happen to or befall someone or something

preposition used to inquire about the fate or whereabouts of someone or something

• What will become of the company after the merger?
• I wonder what's gonna become of that old abandoned house.
• I have no idea what's gonna become of us if we keep procrastinating.
• She was worried about what would become of her dreams if she didn't take action.

noun a person's entire career or the work that they consider to be the most important in their life

• Her lifework as a scientist was dedicated to finding a cure for cancer.
• His lifework as a chef was creating the perfect burger.
• She made it her lifework to become the best skateboarder in town.
• His lifework of building relationships was evident in the strong bond he had with his family and friends.