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How important was money when choosing a career ?

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Douglas’s Answer

Indeed, it's often said that money can't purchase joy, yet it certainly contributes to the contentment of employees. If not, we'd all be working without expecting any compensation. The more income you generate from your job, the greater your chances of experiencing an improved quality of life. You'll have fewer concerns about meeting basic needs like shelter, meals, and commuting.
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Diane’s Answer

Hi Madeline - Obviously your skill set, experience, and time all have value and it's important that you are fairly compensated for those. When I declared my major in college I did so wanting to have a career that fulfilled me and wasn't going to just be a "job". I chose a career that was not a 6 figure salary but would be enough to support my lifestyle, a family and offer work/life balance. Money is important but other areas of your life are important as well so make sure that you are keeping all aspects of career in mind when making any decisions about how it will impact your life/lifestyle. Money does not always bring happiness. Best of luck to you!
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Hyungi’s Answer

Hi Madeline,

This question would really depend on the person's situation, background, and aspiration in life, and really being frank to yourself about what you need/want.

For me, money was always part of the equation - I wanted to support myself in a large city, while being able to live a comfortable lifestyle. This required me to have a job that can support this.

But, as I've mentioned above - money was just part of the equation; I also wanted a job where I wouldn't be bored; I wanted an occupation that would challenge me through solving different problems in different industries and functions. This was my logic of applying and working as a management consultant.

So the question is Madeline, and I know the answer isn't straight forward, what is it that you want in life? If you have a successful career, money will eventually follow suit. But depending on the career path you choose, your chances of having a successful career may become smaller than others, or the success & money may be delayed than other paths.

What would you want?

I know I answered your question with more questions - but hopefully this helps guide your thoughts.

Good luck to you, and I wish you only the best for your career.
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Dimitris’s Answer

When you’re starting out in your career, making sure you earn enough to cover your basics is super important. Nobody’s happy when they’re struggling to pay the bills. But here’s the thing – after a while, it’s easy to get caught up in chasing more and more money. We often think we need heaps of it to be happy, but that’s not always true. Doing a job just for the paycheck can get pretty unfulfilling.

I remember back when I did my MBA, I was all about the money too. But four years later, I’m not so sure. Life’s about more than just cash. Your needs and what makes you happy can change over time. It’s all about finding that sweet spot where you’re making enough to be comfortable without sacrificing what really matters to you.
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Noopur’s Answer

It is important but it cannot be the only deciding factor. Try to get in touch with people who are already working in architectural design. Ask them what kind of challenges they face and if they like what they do and if they have suggestions for you. You might also get some information on you tube.
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