I dreaded working in the private sector, but the public sector didn't pay enough for me to live on. Here's how I found balance in my career.

Joey Nguyen is the senior clinical trial contract and financial analyst at the Massachusetts General Hospital.

Courtesy of Joey Nguyen

• Joey Nguyen transitioned from the public to the private sector for better pay and growth opportunities.
• His public sector roles offered fulfillment but required multiple jobs to make ends meet.
• Nguyen plans to stay in the private sector and balance personal well-being with meaningful work.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Joey Nguyen...