Adrienne (Listener)
Appearances
IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson
Pursue What You Love Before You Pursue Love with Jay Shetty
Hi, Michelle and Craig. My name is Adrienne, and I'm a 38-year-old man who works in tech. I've been considering recently whether to take a major career risk, which is starting a new company, or to stay in a high-paying job that will afford me the opportunity to have a family. These dreams seemingly are at odds.
IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson
Pursue What You Love Before You Pursue Love with Jay Shetty
Given my experience in an emerging industry, I feel like I have a real chance at starting something big and making a difference. In the long run, I think it will pay off, but it will require years of hard work, long hours, and financial instability. Not the best circumstances for having a family.
IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson
Pursue What You Love Before You Pursue Love with Jay Shetty
The alternative is putting my career dreams on the back burner and prioritizing financial security so that I can support a family in the future at some unknown time. I'm currently single, but I'm also serious about settling down when I do meet the right person. At my age and knowing I do want a family one day, how should I approach this decision?
IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson
Pursue What You Love Before You Pursue Love with Jay Shetty
Should I prioritize my career dreams or financial stability and starting a family earlier in life? Thanks, Adrienne.