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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Aren't we just talking about the differenc between choosing a career that is (a) profit-driven; or (b) mission-driven?

Meaning, what is the motivation driving our kids (and ourselves) when choosing careers and jobs?

I think it's normal for people to begin their career with a more profit-driven motivation in order to establish themselves and create financial security.

This includes paying off school loans, to the extent they/we have them, saving money to improve housing (living without roommates or putting together a downpayment to buy), establishing an emergency fund, and having a strong financial base from which to start a family.

For many, the drive for more "mission-driven" work comes mid-career, once there's a stronger sense of financial security, either due to savings/investment or to the security that comes from being part of a dual-earning couple.

And . . .

This genuinely doesn't need to be an either/or situation - either profit-driven or mission-driven from the start. There are jobs and careers that combine both. And though they are likely to create a slower path to financial security, that's 100% fine for some people because the mission-driven piece is worth the tradeoff.

Finally, yes, there are some jobs and careers that genuinely do satisfy both the profit-driven AND mission-driven goals in equal measure. I'm thinking of some successful pro-social startups, as well as microfinance, high level non-profit consulting (does Deloitte do this?), and of course, public service/government work.

I'd love to hear MORE examples of entry-level positions and career paths that genuinely combine both pieces - a reasonable path to financial security AND satisfyingly mission-driven work. Anyone?
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Oh please. Young people usually start off more idealistic and over time there's mortgages, kids, "real life" and you need to pay the bills. Think of the college grads that move to NYC and live in a walkup with a bunch of roommates when they're starting out. [/quote]

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