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In reply to the discussion: Professor: ‘Follow your dreams’ is cruel advice [View all]MadrasT
(7,237 posts)Unfortunately too many people do it with eyes shut tight, just figuring "It'll all work out somehow".
I *wanted* to major in music in college. I did major in art for 3 years... until I realized that the likelihood of me making a decent living was slim-to-none.
Changed my major to information science and that career path has made me financially comfortable and able to pursue things I enjoy *outside* of work.
It would be great if we could all make a living doing something we love but that just is not realistic.
My job is tolerable and I make a more than enough money doing it. That's good enough for me.
People need to realistically consider how to balance "stuff I like to do" with "viable career options". Not sure enough people take that into consideration. The professor has a point.