I think crime pays. The hours are good, you meet a lot of interesting people, you travel a lot.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Allen ironically suggests crime pays well and offers interesting travel and social opportunities.
- In plain terms
- Allen jokes crime has good hours and interesting people.
- What can you take from it?
- Do not take cynical job comparisons literally.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes work satisfying?
- How do we value labor?
Another view
Crime is not a viable or ethical career path.
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