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Would yall choose something that makes you happy, as a job or choose something just because it gives you good money. I personally feel that I would end up very miserable if I choose something just becuase it gives me "good money", and I know there are a lot of interesting jobs I can choose from but life is too short to not do what I truly enjoy but I feel like I will end up broke or even poor from it (I wanna do art for living lol). Nowadays you REALLY need money to live happily, and I mean the basic necesities but for that you need a reallty stable job and I would hate myself for not choosing what I actually enjoy doing just becuase "money, cuz at the end I am going to die, all that money will stay here, I wouldve died not doing what I like doing. I need money to live in the world I was not asked to be born into, and yeah life is not easy ofc but why should I not choose what I am passionate about.
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Reply by Gluma
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Honestly, I have no idea what I want to do as a longtime career but, as of right now, I’m choosing the career path where I can “reliably” get money out of it (or, at least, a job). I’m planning to get a Nursing degree once I graduate high school and there’s a small fear within me that I’m gonna regret it because really, the only reason I’m doing it in the first place is because nursing is a common job in my family so...I decided to just do it. I don’t think it’s a job I’ll love but it won’t be one I hate, either (I hope). I don’t really mind having a job that I don’t ever really love because as long as it doesn’t actively make me miserable, I can tough it out, I think. I mean, my part time job right now (animal shelter) isn’t necessarily the best but I like interacting with animals and I have the occasional good day with adopters/people.
Money is pretty important to me and I genuinely wish for a life where I can have the time and money to pursue my hobbies at my own pace, which is why I’m fine with taking up jobs that I don’t really like (however, I literally have only ever had one job so it’s not like I actually understand what a job I dislike is, yet). I respect and get why people would prioritize their own happiness first above all else but I lived a good portion of my childhood having to be content with less-than-ideal situations due to money problems and I just don’t wanna repeat that all over again u_u
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Reply by natalie183
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I get where you’re coming from — it’s such a tough balance between passion and stability. I think a lot of people end up trying to find some middle ground: doing something steady enough to cover necessities while still keeping time for what makes them happy. For example, fields like caregiving can be both meaningful and stable, since you’re directly helping people and there’s always demand. Agencies like https://carepointpa.com/ show that there are jobs where you can make a living and still feel like your work matters. Maybe the key is finding a career that aligns with your values, even if it’s not your “dream art job,” while still pursuing your passion on the side until it can sustain you.