Doing It For The Love Or The Money

In the latest edition of Note To Self, FW editor Emily Brooks answers a reader's quandary on choosing a job for the love or for the money.

By Emily J. Brooks

Note To Self

In the latest edition of Note To Self, FW editor Emily Brooks answers a reader's quandary on choosing a job for the love or for the money.

By Emily J. Brooks

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Dear Em,

I’m at a crossroads career-wise, having been offered roles in both not-for-profit and the corporate sector. The NFP will give me both job satisfaction and satisfy my need to do good for the world but the corporate role offers financial stability. From a self-care perspective do I take the money or the love?

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