Work

Is it okay to choose a quiet, comfortable job over one that makes a difference in society?

For

Personal peace should come first.

Against

Society needs people who choose responsibility over comfort.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • The lower amount of money I earn is completely offset by the quality of life.
    RedditTranslated from Portuguese
  • Get a job that pay you the most so you can have a comfortable life to pursue other meanings in your life.
    RedditOriginal language: English

Against

  • That is a defeatist attitude. Many people have jobs they find meaningful.
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • The real jackpot is meaning at work, meaning at home, meaning socially, and meaning in pursuit of passions.
    RedditOriginal language: English
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