Monica Daniel: I'd like to add some wisdom or wise mastery to both Jacob (on red flags) and Mark (on Marvel and Star Wars)

• Ask what this opportunity will cost my mental health, sleep, relationships, and creative energy before asking what it pays.
• Treat toxic jobs as temporary survival tools only if they still leave energy for outreach toward healthier environments.
• Let go of prestige chasing and party validation, since many celebrated projects hide miserable cultures and long-term regret.
• Stay open to lesser-known projects where skills grow, joy exists, and meaningful work can still become unexpectedly valuable.

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