Career Advice from Old(er) People

Should we pursue our passion or chase the money? They say hindsight is 20/20 so we seek career advice from those who've been working the longest.

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[SethyTan]

Money is not the problem, the problem is no money.

[WWK]

Elder's advice is often not heard but there would be lesser regrets if heeded.

[ww]

I love how none of them say money is not important, unlike so many fake motivation speakers.

[boomboom]

Pursued my passion without much financially had set me back so much. After a period of very frustrating financial instability, I made the decision to take lower pay for a full-time job I am more skilled at to help me get by and have more savings first. In 2022, with inflation and depreciating currency values, finding that balance between having a life outside of work with friends, family and having a good source of income with a career you are okay with... I'm still figuring that out. 28 year old btw.

[benjaminewering]

The hardest thing for me is to find my passion. Iam almost 40 and havent found it yet. Quitted a few jobs and started new but ITS definitly better than in the past.

[abdulrajaf]

Honestly...When we AGE...HEALTH..is No .1...Money maybe 2nd or 3rd...(If you DECIDE what is that you WANT in your Life..)...Yes...EVERYTHING MUST COME with MODERATION...as OUR DIGITAL ECONOMY...ahead...MAKES a Person more STRESSFUL...to MOVE FASTER than Before...🙄

[mes]

Thanks for the information, but honestly they’re probably the same people that vote for the “wrong” people and the younger generation suffer . Many work hard because things are too expensive and money is needed. It’s easy for them to say given their age that money is not everything and I agree it isn’t everything but the salary we get now is never enough. Even if you want to follow your passions, it takes money to do it. Compared to back then.

[krisnanstravelvlogscomings]

You’re wrong boomer there are things you can’t buy with money. Money can’t buy true friends, love amongst other things