<prompt> Human: I havent been gifted in the academic scene. I tried it and it wasnt for me. I dropped out of university and pursued a career in PR and in doing so met a senior staff member who told me her goal 30K before 30. Through an incredible amount of luck, job switching and opportunity I hit 40K before I was 30. Not a huge salary but enough for me to realise that its not lways about academia but about doing the job you enjoy. This is very much different to making your hobby your job but more about having a job you enjoy and doing well at it. My advice: Do something youre interested in and maybe luck will help you. Disclaimer: Im financially safe but would like to expand that to my future generations. If you want to know more about my career then let me know. Figures in and Im 26.  <response>: My advice: Do something youre interested in and maybe luck will help you.No offense, but hope you get lucky isnt particularly great career advice. 