The Carrot and the Caveat: Dave Ramsey's Wisdom for Ambitious Young Professionals Dave Ramsey recently advised a 21 year old HVAC technician who was tempted by his cousin's commission only sales job, which earned $198,000 in the first year.
However, Ramsey cautioned against making career decisions based solely on headline numbers.
At first glance, Ramsey's response might seem counterintuitive: "I don't want to just go make more money and end up being something I hate in a place I hate because my cousin called me.