Dries Mertens Quotes

I knew that I always wanted to work even after I got married.

I have earned enough money in my life. When I started my career, for about 10 years, I told myself I want to make money. Now, I just want to do different roles.

In college, the guys aren't worrying about whether they'll be able to pursue their career dreams and still have kids.

When I finished law school, I had a 10-year plan. My plan was to go to a law firm, fall madly in love, have a baby by the time I was 30, make partner, and live happily ever after.

I loved every minute of my time at Microsoft, but I had always envisioned having another phase of life just because I thought that would be interesting. It had never been my plan to work until I literally didn't want to do anything and then hang it up.

Everything in our lives revolves around our jobs, as much as we hate to say it. Where we live at, where our kids go to school, what we eat, what lifestyle we live, depends on the income we bring in and being able to provide for your family, and that's your employment.

I did 75 films. I didn't take a break; I didn't spend my money. I have my savings, so when you're not working for money anymore, then you should find things that are meaningful and not just be like, 'OK, that's another day gone.'

I want more job. I want to die entertaining.

I highly recommend getting your career established first and then having children.

I believe that God's dream is that we be successful in our careers, and that we be able to send our kids to college. I don't mean that everyone is going to be rich, and I preach a lot on blooming where you're planted. But I don't have the mindset that money is a bad thing.

If money was my only motivation, I would organize myself differently.

I have six jobs.

I hope that in 5 years from now I'll be working and doing what makes me happy. Whatever that may be.

There are actors who aren't on the cover of magazines but still decide what work they want and when they want it. I want a family one day. So I dream of really being able to decide when to work and when not to.

Eventually I want to be a full-time mother who works occasionally - and being an actor you have that freedom.

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.

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

I never think career.

I'm a bit delusional, but every time I do a job, I think I'm retired.

There was no drive because I wanted to become a great designer... I had two small children and a mother, and we all had to eat. That's the drive I had.

Since I don't come from a privileged background, I couldn't afford to be irresponsible with career decisions. I wrote two books alongside my job and resigned only when I realised I can make a living.

I split my commission and personal work about 50 per cent each. It is important to get that balance in life.

What you do is more important than how much you make, and how you feel about it is more important than what you do.

I'm not looking for a paycheck.