Would you pick a career for the enjoyment of the job despite a low salary?

Question

I want to be a zoologist or zookeeper and have taken classes and made plans for college to go along with that career path. I would enjoy being a zookeeper a lot.

However, even though I plan on going to school four years, the salary is not very good. Around $30,000 a year. My family is very upset at my career choice not because of that it is, but because of the salary. My mom thinks I will not be happy and will struggle with finances.

However, she's forgetting the fact that I am one person to be living in an apartment. I don't have a child and a home likes she does!

So would you choose a career because you would love it, even if the salary is "horrible"?

Answer 1

If you're going to live by yourself then that should be enough for you and you can enjoy the your job.

Answer 2

salary ranges are just that-ranges. If you love your work and are good at it and work hard you will be able to make a good living. period. do what YOU, not your mom wants. it would be h**l to be stuck in a job you did not like and worse to spend your life regretting your choices.

good luck!

Answer 3

If you can live off of it, then its fine. If you get married and have kids someday, there is a good chance that you'll quit your job while the kids are young, and you'll be relying on your husband's income anyway.

I'd rather drive a crappy car to a job I love then drive a luxury car to a job I hate.