The 80000 Hours Career Guide — Find a fulfilling career that does good Part 6: Which jobs help people the most?
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Sep 3, 2023 The podcast explores different ways to make a significant positive impact through careers, including earning to give, spreading ideas and community building, research, and various career paths. It also discusses the potential ethical challenges and importance of career alignment.
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Broadening High-Impact Careers
- High-impact careers extend beyond typical roles like doctors or teachers and include research and communication.
- Earning to give, where you donate a significant portion of your income, is a viable path.
Jeff's Earning to Give Story
- Jeff, a research technician, transitioned to software engineering at Google, doubling his income.
- He donated half his income, potentially exceeding the impact of a nonprofit CEO.
When to Earn to Give
- Consider earning to give if you're a good fit for high-earning roles and not other impactful options.
- It can be a good way to build skills for future direct work or contribute to underfunded areas.