Do Things for the Money
Until You Realize It’s Not About the Money
The problem with pieces of advice is that it doesn’t sink in until we experience the downsides for ourselves.
At my very first job as a junior webmaster, my manager gave me solid advice: not to be a “bull in a china shop.” I listened to what she said but didn’t heed it until a few years later, after my thoughtless actions resulted in permanently deleting company data.
When I was in high school, a mentor recommended that I read and understand Robert Kiyosaki’s Rich Dad Poor Dad. I purchased the book for teens but didn’t open it until I was a junior in college struggling with finances.
Money Matters
We’ve all been given career advice that “it’s not about the money.” Similar to the examples above, it’s difficult to really understand this concept until you experience the dynamics of money for yourself.
Money matters, especially at the start of your career when you’re getting situated and your ambitions are high. I’m sure you’ve received advice about how you shouldn’t just look at the paycheck and that you should choose learning potential over salary. For a new graduate, it’s challenging to follow the advice when it feels like we’ve done all the learning we can, and we feel as if we have the least…
