work for money

Example Sentences

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But workers should also keep in mind, even if we love our jobs — and life is better if we do — that most of us primarily work for money.

From Washington Post • Oct. 11, 2021

It’s long past time for him to either hire someone to do this work for money or come up with a better system for keeping his personal and professional lives separate.

From Slate • Jul. 25, 2020

“I was ready to do something when I retired. And I’m glad I did. No way I want to work for money anymore — too many rules!” he says.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 25, 2019

Born a decade too early to take full advantage of feminism’s imminent second wave, she is too privileged to have to work for money, too smart to be idle and stay sane.

From The New Yorker • Mar. 9, 2017

I once promised myself I would never work for money, that I would join the Peace Corps, that I would live in beautiful, inspirational places.

From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom