Once salaries reach thesix-figure mark, retirement replaces pay as the top reason forworking. (Photo: Shutterstock)
Loving what you do doesn't always pay the bills, so many workersprioritize salary over passion, according to Signs's report, "Love WhatYou Do." However, if you can get paid decently for a job youtruly dig, then you have the best of both worlds.
When people start out in their careers, they likely have to "paytheir dues" in a position that may not be their "dream job"—but itwill pay the rent and electric bill, and maybe catching a movie andeating out at a restaurant or two with their buddies. But therewill be lots of Ramen noodles in the meantime.
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Katie Kuehner-Hebert
Katie Kuehner-Hebert is a freelance writer based in Running Springs, Calif. She has more than three decades of journalism experience, with particular expertise in employee benefits and other human resource topics.
