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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It amazes me how many many high achieving individuals break from the money worshipping herd and go for public service, non profit or other ideological jobs. What drives them to think and act different?[/quote]

The cushion they have to fall back on.  Period.

My spouse and I took the safe route.  Friends from wealthy parents don’t have to worry that one mishap and they are sleeping in their car because they can’t afford rent.  [/quote]

Nope. I grew up in a family that had little money (dad was a teacher, mom a SAHM) and they've given me very little over the years. Yet I still decided to go into the non-profit field. Why? Because of the particular values my parents instilled in me, which derived from their faith.  My spouse, from a MC family, also chose to into public service rather than a higher paying field, because of ideals.

Did I have years where I worked 2 jobs? Yes. Did I spend my 20s eating rama noodles, living in a small apartment, and without a car? Yes. Do I now have the biggest house in a fancy neighborhood? Nope. Does that bother me? No. I love my job, which gives me a lot of personal satisfaction. I earn enough to have a house in a vibrant community, and have savings. [/quote]

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