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“If you don't have the good fortune to work a lot then you take any job you get offered, whether it's a good job, fun job, a bad job, horrible job, whatever, you just take what you need to take. But I'm lucky in that - at the moment anyway and hopefully forever, but who knows - I get the chance to…” quote by James McAvoy
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“If you don't have the good fortune to work a lot then you take any job you get offered, whether it's a good job, fun job, a bad job, horrible job, whatever, you just take what you need to take. But I'm lucky in that - at the moment anyway and hopefully forever, but who knows - I get the chance to pick jobs for the kick of it and the fun.”

James McAvoy

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

When work is scarce, accept any job; when fortunate, choose work for passion.

In simple terms: Take any job when needed, choose fun when possible.

Key Takeaway

Balance necessity with passion.

Themes

career choice fortune

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

advice personal

When to use this quote

  • job hunting
  • career planning
  • financial stability
  • creative projects

Key Concepts

economics personal fulfillment

Questions to Reflect On

  • Are you compromising long‑term goals?
  • What criteria guide your job selection?
A Different Perspective

Choosing fun jobs may risk financial security.

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