Working in the Peace Corps could change your life and your perspective on the world in ways that working in corporate America probably won't.
It's all well and good to plan to work in a high paying job so that you can do good by donating some of the surplus you earn.
But being immersed in corporate culture and being surrounded by people who's aim is largely to make money, to look out for #1, and to value consumerism has a way of corrupting people with the best intentions.
Many start out wanting to make a difference, and wind up fretting over whether their next bonus will be enough to buy a timeshare in Cancun.
It's all well and good to plan to work in a high paying job so that you can do good by donating some of the surplus you earn.
But being immersed in corporate culture and being surrounded by people who's aim is largely to make money, to look out for #1, and to value consumerism has a way of corrupting people with the best intentions.
Many start out wanting to make a difference, and wind up fretting over whether their next bonus will be enough to buy a timeshare in Cancun.