work for money
Example Sentences
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"I always count my blessings more than I count my money. I don't work for money, never did."
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
“I want to get to a point where I don’t have to work for money anymore, and I can work for pleasure,” Dr. Patel said.
From New York Times ● Sep. 24, 2022
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
In fact, stories abound about employers seeming outright offended that candidates work for money.
From Slate ● Oct. 15, 2018
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
