During HS/college I resolved to pursue a career doing something at least somewhat interesting / somewhat practical / potentially fulfilling on some imagined phi

During HS/college I resolved to pursue a career doing something at least somewhat interesting / somewhat practical / potentially fulfilling on some imagined philosophical level without regard to maximizing earning potential. I was so wrong lol; find philosophical satisfaction when you don't have to work on anything you don't want to do. Seems really obvious now haha... ah well.