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[NEW EDITION AVAILABLE ON AUDIBLE] The 80,000 Hours Career Guide

[NEW EDITION AVAILABLE ON AUDIBLE] The 80,000 Hours Career Guide

By: Benjamin Todd & the 80 000 Hours team
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This feed will no longer be active as we've replaced this advice with an all-new 2026 edition — our updated advice can be found at: https://80000hours.org/career-guide/ and the new audiobook is available at: https://80k.info/80000hours-audiobook This was an audio version of the 2023 edition of the 80,000 Hours Career Guide.Effective Ventures Foundation Career Success Economics Personal Development Personal Success
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  • Part 1: What makes for a dream job?

    Part 1: What makes for a dream job?
    May 22 2026

    Research shows that to have a fulfilling career, you should do something you’re good at that makes the world a better place. Don’t aim for a highly paid, easy job, or expect to discover your “passion” in a flash of insight. Find out the six key ingredients of fulfilling work.

    Note: This chapter is the first part of the all-new 2026 edition of our career guide — our updated advice can be found at: https://80000hours.org/career-guide/ and the new audiobook is available at: https://80k.info/80000hours-audiobook
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    26 mins
  • Introduction: Why read this guide?

    Introduction: Why read this guide?
    May 22 2026

    You have 80,000 hours in your career. That’s a long time. Spend one or two of those hours on this guide, to help you work out how to use the rest. We believe you might be able to find a career that is both more satisfying and has a greater positive impact.
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    5 mins
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