Immediately after graduation, my pay doubled. In another 3 years, it had doubled again. Currently my take-home pay is 5,000 a month, and that doesn’t include all my benefits. But it’s not just about the money. My mom and dad are so proud of me. My family and friends, my clients and students treat me with respect.

Most importantly, I’m in a position to help others. Not only is my job a daily opportunity to help others (instead of shuffling papers), I’ve been able to “adopt” two children through Compassion International, which will provide food, health care, and education for them and their families until the children are grown.

I’ve been able to help my single daughter buy a lovely, modest house, so she can pursue her ministry work in the inner city, which does not pay a lot. When my married daughter needs a little help to buy her children clothes, send them to summer camp or get them into swimming lessons or whatever, I am able to contribute.

God has blessed me and now I get to be a blessing, which is the greatest way to spend your life. Keep working hard, but seek a career that you will love, so that at the end of your days you can say, “My life was well spent.” Best wishes!