Want to make a difference with your life? Get a job in corporate law

Abstract

The article argues that working in high-paying corporate jobs and donating a large portion of those earnings to effective charities can have a greater positive impact on the world than pursuing a career in social justice. This is because, in many cases, taking a social justice job does not lead to an additional social justice worker, as someone else would likely fill the position. On the other hand, a highly compensated corporate employee who donates a significant portion of their income to well-managed charities has the potential to save dozens of lives each year. – AI-generated abstract.