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[Editor's Note: Check out this excellent post on working just for the money versus working for a purpose. Given the work I do as a coach, you can imagine where I fall on the scale (hint: working just for the money is a fast path to misery). The Everyday Minimalist has some great things to share on her view in a direct, practical, and humorous way. - Paula G]

Working for money versus Working for a purpose

You know how the saying goes: “Find something you’re passionate about and the money will follow?”
Working for money is a necessary evil, but it doesn’t have to be evil

You definitely need money, there’s no question about it.. but if you are going to spend 40 – 60 hours of your life on your job, why not find something you like?

It’s interesting to note that the people who work only for money, aren’t happy, even if they’re making bank in the high 6 figures.

Read the full post on Working for money versus Working for a purpose on Everyday Minimalist.

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blackgirlinmaine
blackgirlinmaine 7 pts

Only problem is that sometimes following your passion is financially not in your best interest. I have been in the non-profit sector over 15 years, I am the CEO of a small non-profit I love my work, but financially it is not rewarding. In fact after getting a masters degree its become financial suicide and I am starting to realize that at least for me following my bliss is not a good thing.

I have had jobs that suck but financially are rewarding and in the ideal world we can have both but its not the ideal world. I have one kid in college now and the sudden realization that passion for my work has meant short changing my family financially is a hard pill to swallow.

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justlinda 9 pts

Sometimes, the greater purpose of working for the money is the way it serves the greater needs of my family. When I set out to follow the money, it was for the purpose of survival. Do I love what I do? Some days, I guess. I really haven't met many who love what they do every day. I think there is a risk that no matter WHAT I chose, I would probably love it some days. But while I deal with a lot of stress and frustration, the financial rewards have helped put two through college and there are more coming. They improve our quality of life as a family.So while I agree that having the job itself be purpose-driven and rewarding, I also think there is the bigger picture to consider for some. I could probably be personally happier at my job, but then my overall life might be rougher regarding making ends meet and giving my children what I wish to give them. So it's a trade off. I take it on the chin some days, but it IS for a greater purpose - one that is important to me. My family.

Either way, it's taking 40-60 hours of my week. Could my happy-meter be higher? Probably, but that would have an offset of the meters for other things going lower - the state of retirement savings, the ability for my family to experience some of the fun things in life (that require money), the ability to help my kids with college.

Maybe later I'll pursue what I love. For now, I'm following the money - for a greater purpose.

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rosesdaughter
rosesdaughter 5 pts

This is a debate I'm having with myself RIGHT now!

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Zulmara Maria Teixeira de Lima
Zulmara Maria Teixeira de Lima

I work to support my family. If I was independently wealthy or won the lottery...I would not work...I would write, write, write, and write some more!!!

Krista Lord
Krista Lord

I work part time because even though we can get by on my husband's income alone, we are trying to save for a down payment on a home. I also enjoy both of my jobs, one is being a barista at Starbucks about 15 hours a week, and the other is working on the Children's floor of my library every other week for a few hours. It is good for me to let my son and Daddy be home together sometimes and to get out and interact with other adults. It will also prevent holes in my resume when I later seek full time again.

Karen Smith
Karen Smith

I work for the tuition. ;) My kids attend a kick-ass private school and my goal each year is to work enough to pay their tuition. It's not an easy task, and some years I resent it, but mostly it makes sense and makes it easier to do the kind of work I do (but honestly I wouldn't do the kind of work I do if I didn't love it already, so there's that.)

Melissa Bishop Sherbon
Melissa Bishop Sherbon

I agree with Sorrelle. Artists do what they love and hope the money follows. I'm doing part time work for the money until my husband finishes school though. After he finds a position in his new career, I will have more of a chance to work on my passions...and it's coming soon!

Kari O'Driscoll
Kari O'Driscoll

I don't think you can work for the money for very long if you aren't passionate about your job. It's too hard to get up and go every day.

Sharon Emery
Sharon Emery

While I enjoy my job and I *love* the people that I work with and what they do for our community, I'd put in my (three months, probably) notice if I won the lottery. And donate lots of money to where I work.

Janet Naylor Vandenabeele
Janet Naylor Vandenabeele

Right now, just for the money while I finish my master's. Then, back to what I love.

Sorrelle Ellis
Sorrelle Ellis

I work because I love what I do and I grew up in the fashion industry. Money is secondary for an artist. I think most artsit do it for the love and hope the money come.