I enjoyed your article.

As you know, I hold a leadership position in a business that is based on helping people. Perhaps it was the values instilled in me by my parents, but I have not once lost sight of that fact; and as such, it must turn a profit in order to survive. One of the most frequent comments I hear is “it is all about the money.” Typically, I try to put it in perspective by reminding whoever that even though we are in the helping profession, we still need to earn our keep, so to speak.

It is funny because many of the same people that have an issue with the business aspect of it eventually go into private practice, essentially working for themselves. I can honestly say that I have not known any to give away their services once they are working for themselves.

For me personally, I enjoy what I do for a living and I have a tremendous amount of gratitude that I have the opportunity to do something I like, make a half way decent salary, and help others at the same time.

Maybe my view is too simplistic, but it works for me.

Again, I enjoyed your article; you make many good points and offer excellent suggestions.

Peter Edis