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What does it mean?
Dunst notes that acting doesn't guarantee popularity in school due to her frequent absences for filming.
In plain terms
Being an actress made it hard to stay popular in school.
What can you take from it?
Commitments can make it hard to fit in socially.

Where it applies

  • balancing work and school
  • feeling different
  • social integration

Putting it to work

  • accept trade-offs in career choices

Questions to consider

  • How do you balance work and social life?
  • What does popularity mean to you?

Another view

Some careers might actually increase social standing.

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