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I tell people that it's great and all to pursue your dream in college and then to get a career from it but looking at our current state of economy and reality... it's going to end up with disappointment and debts.
College is expensive. It's a place where you go and pay to learn skill to use to make money. But in order to choose which skill you want to specialize in, you have to be realistic. Don't we all want to make a good living from our dream jobs?
If you have an ability to do the job that will reap in $$$$$$ even though it's not an enjoyable job.... just suck it up because it's all about money. Let's admit it - money doesn't buy happiness but happiness costs money. When you have no constant stress and worry from bills, you'll live a happy life. When you earn a good money, then that means you can afford to pursue your dream job after work or on weekend. and that also means you can afford to help people you care about.
Take me for example. I hate programming. I loathe it. But I majored in it because I have a capability to do it and I knew I would make a good living from it. With that, I was able to pursue my motorcycle hobby and not live in ghetto studio room. I don't make $$$$$$$$$$$$$$ but it's just enough to keep me from insanity and depression... and not to live on paycheck-to-paycheck.
So.... if you have a smart to do accounting or marketing or whatever that can bring home the steak instead of bacon.... then do it. I reiterate - Money doesn't buy happiness but happiness costs money.
