Should one chose the career that is the most financially satisfying or the one he/she enjoys the most?
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Posted by scottishboyo Aug 8th, 2012 at 1:36PM
Happiness. I can't even imagine going to a job I hated every single day of my life for the next 50+ years. It would be a waste of time and energy, because I would eventually sink into depression I'm sure (assuming this "financially satisfying" job wasn't making me happy). The whole point of a career is to find a passion and want to persue it. So, I think happiness is what people should aim for. I know that when I was applying for nursing programs, all I was thinking about was the bank I would make in a few short months after getting a job. But, the school and work is tedious, and I eventually admitted to myself I was doing it for the wrong reasons. I was getting worn down from everything they asked me to do, because I simply did not enjoy it. I now picked a different career that I love and I know will make me happy, and I overall feel much better. Now when they ask me to do something, I just do it, but I also enjoy it.
So, happiness must be present for me in any future career.
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Reply by theTheodore Aug 8th, 2012 at 1:44PM
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Posted by AlmostAristotle Aug 8th, 2012 at 1:41PM
Depends which you value most. Money or happiness.
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Posted by AngelJackson Aug 8th, 2012 at 1:39PM
Depends on what is more important to you. If money and security are big on your list, you may have to go with the first one. The ideal situation is to find what you love doing, and then find a way to make a reasonable living doing it. Easier said than done (but not impossible.)
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Posted by nunyaneezwax Aug 8th, 2012 at 1:36PM
Something you enjoy! Keeps it from feeling like actual work, makes you want to go in everyday and will stimulate better performance.
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Posted by tonyt53 Aug 8th, 2012 at 1:35PM
I've got to say that while an enjoyable job chosen over one that pays better sounds nice, in reality if you don't make enough money to make you happy, you're not gonna like that enjoyable job for long. The trick it to find one that is a combination of both.
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Posted by louisthepearl Aug 8th, 2012 at 1:34PM
Depends what you want out of life. If you want financial security and don't care about what you're doing (and could well become miserable), go for the well paid job but if you're determined to actually enjoy getting up in the morning and looking forward to work, go for the less well paid job. It'll probably be more satisfying in the long run.
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Posted by queer4clockwork Aug 8th, 2012 at 1:33PM
I say find a good even match. Use what you enjoy and find a specific job in that field that pays the best.
It worked out for me, out of enjoyment AND good money. Maybe thats just luck.
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Posted by msrascal Jan 9th, 2013 at 1:20PM
you need to find a career that you enjoy, and hopefully pays a decent wage.
nothing worse than having to get up and go to a job that you do not like, as you will only wind up hating it more and more each day.
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Posted by Bear1956 Aug 8th, 2012 at 1:46PM
I'd rather make a little less than have to fight myself to get out of bed 5 days a week and go to a job I couldn't stand. Money can't buy happiness.
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Posted by TheBlondeBombshell Aug 8th, 2012 at 1:33PM
The one you can make more money with. Fun doesn't pay the bills.
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Reply by theTheodore Aug 8th, 2012 at 1:37PM
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Reply by TheBlondeBombshell Aug 8th, 2012 at 1:40PM
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