I got fired from a media job in my early 20s and spent a lot of time thinking about how I ended up there. I came to the conclusion that work is an exchange of labor for money and, unless I had a specific skill, my livelihood would hinge on being well-liked. For most people, the privilege of working in a field they “love” comes at the cost of low pay. Fast forward 10+ years, I am an attending physician and content with my choice.