noun
view of occupations; outlook on careers; work values
Refers to one's personal philosophy, values, or perspective regarding work, jobs, and career choices. Often used in discussions about career guidance, work-life balance, or generational differences in attitudes toward employment.
若者の職業観は多様化している。
Young people's views on careers are becoming more diverse.
彼の職業観は、収入よりもやりがいを重視するものだ。
His outlook on work values fulfillment over income.
人生観 is one's overall view of life, of which 職業観 can be considered a subset.
Compound of 職業 (occupation) + 観 (view, outlook). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word follows a common pattern for expressing personal philosophies or perspectives.