Living abroad and/or spending time in the "developing" world can and probably will change your perspective on work and happiness. From my experience abroad, I'

Living abroad and/or spending time in the "developing" world can and probably will change your perspective on work and happiness. From my experience abroad, I've come to realize: 1. Learning to appreciate and be content with what you do is usually a lot easier than "doing what you love" and getting paid for it. 2. People in the first world invest way too much time and emotional energy in this subject. If you don't elevate work into something that is expected to fulfill not just your need for money/sustenance but your desire for fame, fortune, happiness, etc., and you instead just treat it as one of life's daily activities, it doesn't become a monster that can consume you.