Katharine Gun Quotes

My career has mostly been jobs I love or cases where I needed money.

Doing something because it's quote-unquote a good career move doesn't really appeal to me.

Don't ever let economic alone determine your career or how you spend the majority of your time.

People really do think they have to choose between high stress and high reward jobs, and low stress and low reward jobs.

I care about the work I do. But I'm not going to say that money's not an issue.

I try not to and I don't think I ever have just jumped at any opportunity because a company wanted me. Just because there was money on the table doesn't mean that I took it.

I'd like to just work - steadily work - and do parts that I enjoy doing.

I feel so fortunate and lucky I don't have to be a waitress or a bartender or a personal trainer.

I said to my agent, 'I want short, sharp, well-paid jobs because I haven't got time for anything else.'

I never chose something just for the money.

A good job is more than just a paycheck. A good job fosters independence and discipline, and contributes to the health of the community. A good job is a means to provide for the health and welfare of your family, to own a home, and save for retirement.

The guys have told me not to quit my day job.

I'm trying to reestablish my career and do great work and give my kids the life they deserve.

I have worked all my life, wanted to work all my life, needed to work all my life.

I don't really think in career terms.

If I don't work for a while, I don't work for a while.

I want to work and be happy.

I don't want only a career.

A nice, steady job I don't need that bad. I'm not that satisfied with it.

It's not like a corporate job where the more you accumulate on your resume and the more hours you put in, the higher up you get; it's simply not the case. That being said, if I had known that and known what kind of career I'd get into, I still would have pursued it.

I've never been in this business for the recognition or the awards. I just want to do good work, grab a decent paycheck, and move onto the next job.

The physical lot of … workers had notably improved, with unemployment insurance, social security, and the new health services, while their children's school education was assured by the government-operated schools: in addition, they had, for intellectual or emotional stimulus and diversion, the radio and the television. But the work itself was no longer as various, as interesting, or as sustaining to the personality...

Unless I have to, I can't take a job for the money. Unless my children are going to be out on the street, I have to be a little bit picky.

I certainly don't need a job. Getting re-elected is not on my Top 10 list.

Price doesn't make deals, and salary doesn't control your career.