Starting Career Advice: What Are You Passionate About?

For college students and those nearing graduation, it’s common to think about the future, including their career. Every year, undergrads call, email, and communicate with me on social media to ask for advice. They’re typically focused on finding their first full-time paying job.

While gaining employment and becoming self-sustaining is essential to cover living expenses, I always warn that making decisions based on compensation alone can be a dangerous trap. It’s often more important to ensure you’re doing something you enjoy. It will help make the workload easier, and you won’t mind putting in the extra hours when needed at the office.