You have a choice. Either follow your ideals and your passion, or choose the career that will make you a boatload of money. At least, that’s what you’re told. We live in an increasingly complex world, where nuance is the only clear attribute, where multiple dimensions come into play. Yet, in terms of your career and your finances, the old dichotomy between selling out or staying true to yourself rears its head again and again.
You would think science is immune from this, but it’s not. When it comes to money vs job satisfaction, Fiscal Tiger reports that researchers found $75,000 a year is the magic number.
