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“Choose a field that will supply sufficient remuneration to provide adequately for your companion and your children. I bear testimony that these criteria are very important in choosing your life's work.” quote by Thomas S. Monson
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“Choose a field that will supply sufficient remuneration to provide adequately for your companion and your children. I bear testimony that these criteria are very important in choosing your life's work.”

Thomas S. Monson

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Source talk: Talks of Presidents of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints, 2000

He advises choosing a career that pays enough to support family, emphasizing financial stability as a key factor in life decisions.

In simple terms: Pick a well‑paying job to care for family.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize financial security for loved ones.

Themes

family career financial planning

Mood

practical inspirational

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • job hunting
  • family budgeting
  • career counseling

Key Concepts

responsibility provision

Questions to Reflect On

  • How to balance salary with fulfillment?
  • What non‑financial values matter most?
A Different Perspective

High income may conflict with personal passion.

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