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To think the idea of “passion careers” has ruined work culture for a lot of women?

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MellowOliveOtter · 04/07/2025 18:23

Women especially are told to “follow your passion” - often into underpaid, emotionally exhausting roles. Meanwhile, men are more often encouraged to follow profit.

AIBU to think that the obsession with “doing what you love” has made it easier to underpay and overwork women?

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YellowGrey · 04/07/2025 19:06

I agree OP. As part of my job I occasionally go into sixth forms and talk about career choices. I always tell the girls that there's nothing wrong at all with wanting a good salary.

BreezySwan · 04/07/2025 19:00

I've never heard this phrase and find it quite bizarre. I would always encourage my children to do what they wanted to do, but I do remember finishing University and being quite shocked at the difference between pay in different professions, it had never been something I had considered when choosing a career, maybe I should have?

Bryonyberries · 04/07/2025 18:36

I think women are expected to work and look after the family so choose roles that fit around that more than roles they are passionate about.

I wouldn’t have chosen my job role if I’d had any choice in the world but it worked for me as a single parent.