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8 Biggest Career Mistakes That People Make In Their 20s by entadaplace: 12:00pm On Apr 29, 2013
Dearest 20-somethings, we have seen the job market and we know it to be brutal.

But that doesn’t mean one can simply ignore that our first work experiences have a lasting impact on the future. Dr. Meg Jay, author of “The Defining Decade” — a book about how to make the most out of your 20s — even estimates that as much as two-thirds of wage growth happens during the first 10 years of someone’s career.

Considering that, it appears millennials could use some help with knowing what not to do as they start their careers. So without further ado, here are some very typical professional mistakes to avoid making in the early going:

You Think You Can’t Make Money While Pursuing Your Passion

Twenty-somethings often think that their career is an either-or choice between fulfilling a passion or earning a lot of money, Dr. Meg Jay, a clinical psychologist who specializes in 20-somethings, told The Huffington Post. But 20-somethings should be looking for a career that can fulfill their passion while meeting financial needs. It’s possible.



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Re: 8 Biggest Career Mistakes That People Make In Their 20s by whisper88(m): 1:41pm On Apr 29, 2013
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