Problem
Topic: Paycheck vs passion
How does paycheck vs passion affect the American cultural values on happiness?
The culture of the United States lays a great premium on the achievement of personal goals and the realization of the "American Dream." This often involves putting one's hobbies and passions on the back burner in favor of pursuing a well-paying career. Pursuing a career for the sake of the income alone might lead to feelings of boredom, discontent, and burnout eventually
Source: Cech, Erin A. "The Potential Cost of 'Doing What You Love.'" Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business School Publishing, 24 Jan. 2023.