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It's one thing to do what you love,
but... what will it cost, and what will it pay?

First, calculate what it will cost to get the education to do what you really want to do,

at the level of authority you want to exert. Then calculate if your dream job will pay

you a living wage, so you won't have to moonlight.

Many people want to be librarians, but few of them want to be entry-level librarians forever.

And here is a first bit of job-smarts: Promotions into management are not automatic.

Professional promotions mean one degree competing against other degrees.

So what is your final, wished-for career destination - and how much education do you need?

Understand that you often have to get an advanced degree before you can be considered for your

ultimate position - and... you have to make payments on that degree before you get the position.

So, speaking as a friendly old uncle, do internet search on two topics:

1) The worst paying college degrees in the US.

The top 10 worst-paying college majors | Fortune

2) The best paying tech degrees in the US.

28 In-Demand High-Paying Technical and Trade Careers [2025 Guide] - College Cliffs

This may be the most important homework you do, concerning college.