Sebastian Junger Quotes

Your parents only want what's best for you. They know a career in the arts usually means living paycheck to paycheck; they just want you to know that you have other options!

My life may be a pretty crazy life at times, but it's a very privileged one - being able to earn a good living doing what you love. Not many people have such an opportunity.

I am very fortunate to have a career. I always have to act. I don't know if I'll have a career to support it for the rest of my life, but I know I'll always act.

If you think about it, I've never held a job in my life. I went from being an NFL player to a coach to a broadcaster. I haven't worked a day in my life.

What I want out of my career is just to work.

There is no social program in this country that is as important as a good job that pays well, that gives someone an opportunity to go to work, have some security, have benefits, and take care of their family and have a good life.

I can tell you what people on minimum wage want: They want a career. They don't want a minimum wage.

I told my mom for years that I wanted to be a manicurist, and she'd always be like, 'But what if you went to college and you got a degree?' She'd try to explain how I could actually do a thing that would make me a ton of money, or that I didn't have to just pick the business that was closest to our house.

It starts this way: The worth of a job is not defined by what it allows you to do when you're not working.

But I was going to be a teacher my entire life, so I wasn't counting on money to much.

If I have to work in McDonalds, fine - I had a really great run and made a living at music for 20 years, and how many other people can say that?

Don't make career choices on short-term financial gain. Job satisfaction and career enjoyment are far more important.

My career has mostly been jobs I love or cases where I needed money.

I've been very lucky in the characters I've chosen. Up until last year I was a nobody. I did jobs I booked because I needed to put food in my mouth.

A high school and college degree are linked to greater employment prospects, higher earning potential, and the ability to contribute more to our communities.

My career decisions have nothing to do with my personal life.

If you're fortunate enough, you get to a position where you can be a little pickier about your roles.

A good job is more than just a paycheck. A good job fosters independence and discipline, and contributes to the health of the community. A good job is a means to provide for the health and welfare of your family, to own a home, and save for retirement.

The word career is a divisive word. It's a word that divides the normal life from business or professional life.

I love that my dad has stopped asking me when I'm going to get a real job.

I am just a normal professional with a great job and a great life.

Doing something because it's quote-unquote a good career move doesn't really appeal to me.

I'm probably satisfied with my career 80 percent of the time.

I'm lucky I get to work a lot.

I'd tell any coach not to move for money... Stay at your job if you're really happy.