It's not all about YOU! (NYT Opinion)

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<p>Intervenient, you’ve said this before. My hunch is you are desperately trying to rationalize why engineering school is hurting so bad. I’m not negative about engineering at all, it’s a fantastic major! But only if you love engineering. </p>

<p>I was once an over-idealistic ‘liberal arts’ major, I pursued my interests and loved it all along the way. I paid little attention to how much I’d make at the end of it all. Maybe that was too naive. But I ended up with a job I love and earn in the top 5% of income earners and lifetime job security. I know hundreds of similar others. Im’ not trying to boast, I’m trying to give you an alternative way to think about your choices.</p>

<p>No doubt in my mind that $$ relieves a lot of stress and I feel very fortunate to not have to worry about things. I am happy now but I was equally happy as a poor grad student. </p>

<p>Salary might protect you from some bad feelings but it sure doesn’t replace a lot more important things in life, like great relationships, the ability to flourish, having meaning in the work you do, and feeling a sense of achievement.</p>