
The 80,000 Hours Career Guide (2023)
80,000 Hours Podcast
Only a Small Portion of People Should Earn to Give
Around 10% of individuals in one-on-one conversations are suggested to earn to give. An example is Jeff, who transitioned from a high-paying job at Google to a research position, focusing on developing a wastewater monitoring system to detect pandemics early. Despite the decreased salary, Jeff and Julia plan to donate over 30% of their income, emphasizing the significant impact of their work in addition to financial contributions.
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