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Courter: Things I wish my kids would ask me

photo Barry Courter

Editor’s note: Barry Courter has a 26-year-old son who is a college graduate and a 21-year-old daughter who is a junior in college.

Q: Dad, what is the most important thing to look for when choosing a career?

A: First and foremost, you need to be passionate about it. Loving what you do takes care of a lot of other issues. Second, I would say look for a career that has an opportunity for growth for you and the job.