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Careers Quotes

A career can choose you as much as you choose it.

Careers here aren't always a matter of deliberate choice, several quotes suggest people get swept into a path rather than picking it outright. That tension between chance and ambition runs through the whole collection. See more on ambition in our Curator quotes collection.

I've had several different careers.

Quotes by Steve Mnuchin

People don't choose their careers; they are engulfed by them.

Quotes by John Dos Passos

Most actors and actresses are consumed by careers and getting ahead.

Quotes by Jenna Dewan

My two careers have been very service-oriented.

Quotes by Elizabeth Emken

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do these quotes suggest people always choose their careers deliberately?
Not always, one argues people are often swept up by their career path rather than actively selecting it.
Is having multiple careers seen positively here?
Yes, one quote simply reflects on having moved through several distinct careers over a lifetime.
How are actors and actresses portrayed regarding career ambition?
One quote suggests many in that field become consumed by advancement rather than balancing it with other priorities.
What does service-oriented career mean in this context?
It describes work centered on helping or serving others rather than purely personal advancement.
What's a good use for careers quotes?
They fit well in discussions about career changes, ambition, and finding meaning in professional life. More at Catastrophic quotes.

From performers consumed by their pursuit of success to careers built around service to others, these quotes cover very different relationships with work. Explore Gary Becker quotes and Dave Itzkoff quotes for more.