I got a job. - Tommy Dixon
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Why have I sought my path with fervent care,
Why have I sought my path with fervent care, If not in hope to bring my brothers here? — Goethe The Departure (Thomas Cole, 1838) They say the three biggest decisions in life are who you're with (partner), what you do (career), and where you live. A few months ago, I wrote about where to live. This essay is about how I chose a career. I've also written about my philosophy for work here. Recently, several people asked me what I do for work and how I make a living. Despite the temptation to give a veiled answer in a velvet tone, like "a little of this, a little of that," last week, I…
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