Welcome to “Career Corner.” Today we’ll cover Scott H. Young’s key advice on choosing work that fits your life. First, remember that work will fill roughly 80,000 hours of your lifetime. Money “isn’t everything,” he warns, but “it’s definitely not nothing.” Next, think of college more as a signal than training—harder majors show employers you can handle challenges, and broad knowledge often beats narrow vocational study. Beware chasing natural talents that don’t map to real jobs. Use early roles for learning, not just a paycheck, and seek positions with high performance standards and varied tasks. Don’t be dazzled by “cool” careers—they’re usually more competitive. Instead, be receptive, not passive: stay open to unexpected opportunities and create your own challenges. Network heavily—most roles still arrive through personal connections. Finally, choose your workplace wisely, because where you work matters more than how hard you work. That’s your one-minute guide to choosing a career you’ll love.
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