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[quote=Anonymous]I worked for a non-profit one summer during law school. The lawyer there was super blunt. She told me that she spent the bulk of her career somewhere she could make money. She worked hard, saved up, made good financial decisions, etc. She volunteered a lot on the side, and did what she could to support her community. But because she was realistic at the beginning of her career and because she made smart choices, she then had the luxury of spending the last 10 years of her career working for the people she was passionate about helping. This advice really helped me to recognize the difference between making a career choice and pursuing my passion. At that point, a lot of people were telling me to "pursue your passion", etc. But the truth is, that doesn't always fit with a career that will support your other life goals- a family, a home, travel, etc. You might not be able to have it all at the same time. But her advice gave me hope. It helped me understand that making a conscious choice now did not have to mean giving up completely. Her advice helped me see the big picture, the long game, etc. [/quote]
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