Changed life Quote by Valerie Jarrett
“I finally said, 'I don't care if you're the first person in your family to be a lawyer.' Everybody thought what I was doing was really exciting, but it was not moving me one bit. And that's when I decided to join city government in Chicago, and that changed my life.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Chicago City Hall, 2015
Describes a career shift driven by lack of personal fulfillment.
In simple terms: Changed jobs for meaning.
Key Takeaway
Find work that moves you.
Themes
career
purpose
public service
Mood
thoughtful
inspirational
Type
career
motivational
When to use this quote
- law school
- government job
- career counseling
Key Concepts
personal fulfillment
civic engagement
Questions to Reflect On
- What values guide your career choices?
- How can you test a new path before fully committing?
A Different Perspective
Career changes can involve financial risk.
