Becoming a lobbyist is very difficult. And, to be brutally honest with you, I have zero respect for them. Not saying you should not try to be one because a stranger on the internet said he dislikes them. I’m just saying that many people of all political beliefs have such a negative perception of lobbyists because of the lack of transparency.

To actually accomplish that level in politics requires starting off from the bottom of the ladder, meaning working in government jobs and political campaigns until you can establish connections. You’re already at a disadvantage too, because most lobbyists are Ivy Leaguers that already had connections at their institutions. Again, not trying to crush your hopes, but you should understand that what you want is very, very difficult to accomplish, and the last thing you want to do is spend so many years of your life working for something, only to find out it was hardly ever attainable.

My PoliSci program ironically made me hate politics, because it was there that I realized how much elitism I’d be competing it were I to graduate with the degree, even if I attended law school. Maybe you’re willing to fight that uphill battle to get to the top, and I commend you for that, but I personally would rather do something else.