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"The Trap"
Are young Americans more interested in selling out than changing the world? Daniel Brook's new book argues that 20-somethings are forced to choose between living by their ideals or making a living.
By Astra Taylor [2007-07-10]

  • You Hit the Nail on the Head

    This article strikes at the heart of what I'm thinking about right now. Do I take my Arabic Language experience and a) Get a job with the goverment for modest pay and do work I cannot support b) get a job with a private company in the Middle East, get paid a lot of money (tax free) and do work I probably should not support, or c) Move to the Middle East and do my part to assist the beleaguered people of the region?

    As someone in her mid-twenties I will most likely start a family and buy a house in the next ten years. The median home price in my area is over $500,000 and the real estate market here is not slowing down much. I will graduate from college with almost $30,000 in debt. Which option do you think I'll chose?

    --Anonymous
    Monday, July 9, 2007 08:25 PM
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