Dear Grad Don T Do What You Love Analysis

The articles, “Dear Grads Don’t ‘Do What You Love’” and “Do What You Love and Starve?” explain that when one does what they love as an occupation, they will not prosper economically. This is because doing what one loves is often a tough labor market or a mental strain; causing one’s energy to drain. Carl McCoy’s article is short and sweet when explaining why one should not follow their dreams in certain fields. He suggests to the reader that one should go into a job that is performed with a sense of purpose, a sense that ‘love’ does not uphold. This is included because McCoy would like to see more people in fields like medical, education, and public safety. On the other hand, Marty Nemko deeper explores the topic in his article and teaches the reader how to begin a business; it is more supporting than following what one loves. Nemko undertakes

Nemko firstly describes how there are millions of people who do what they love yet they barely make it to the middle class living, nor can they pay off their student loans. This is because “too many people crave the same few careers...Employers in these fields get...hundreds of applicants for each job” making it more difficult for a person to obtain their dream job. The author further supports his statement by explaining that the employers in those fields treat their employees very badly; because they can be easily replaced by a new, qualified employee. Contrastingly, in a more mundane job, the employer is more likely to propose better working conditions, improved treatment, and higher pay. Nemko then indicates that most people only want the status from a job, rather than the treatment. The reader is reminded that “status is often the enemy of success”. The author concludes with a step-by-step instruction to self employ and to create career