D graduated from a top college in 2014 and got a job with a consulting firm that pays very well. She works hard and generally enjoys the people with whom she works. Lately, however, she's been questioning, "is this what I want to do with my life?".
My advice, as a pragmatic old guy, is that if the money is decent and the workplace is tolerable - you can derive satisfaction in other areas of your life. If you chase some "I'm changing the world for the better" dream, you'll probably end up disillusioned and financially worse off.
What are your thoughts on advising a young person in the workforce and reconciling "making a difference" with "making a living"?
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