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It would be very easy just to echo what everyone has said, but let me add another thought.

People often work at jobs / companies on their way to something they are aiming at. They'll spend a few years learning the ropes, earning their certificates, and getting experience doing things that may not be exactly what they want to do as a career, but have an impact on where they may work when they end up in a career position. A good example is Federal Law Enforcement.

Very few Fed Law Enforcement organizations recruit right out of school - its almost impossible these days. If you aim at the FBI, they'll flat out tell you to go work somewhere until you are 30, then get in line with everyone else trying to get in. So prospective candidates choose jobs / companies that will help them get valuable skills and experience, while looking good on the resume. That path could be 10-15 years before ever being granted the first of many interviews / tests.

Using the example above, you'll want to think about where you ultimately want to end up, then work backwards looking at a job path that will make you qualified and stand out when it comes time to pursue your "dream career". School is the first step, but keeping your mind on where you want to be a few years down the road, is essential to making the right (or at least the best) job decisions right after school.

Making lots of money seems great - just remember you have to work for it.