Is this mad Professional scramble worth it O Christian ?

I haven't been asking this question to myself as often as a veritable Christian should, till this cartoon that I chanced upon spat right on my visage, took me by my collar and argued for my attention.

Life in the corporate world is quite a rat race most often, with professionals jostling, elbowing and outwitting each other to get into the spotlight, access higher remuneration and ascend the ladder to attain positions of power. In Bible speak, to corner earthly glory for oneself that is. Am I one of them. Yes. I humbly admit that I happen to become an avid racer in this racy corporate life oft and on unbeknown to my own self. A part-hypocritical life that has over the years seen a gradual estrangement of my profound Christian values, of the time well spent with God and of the all-consuming zeal for Him.

But, these days my good Lord has been prompting me to hit the pause button quite frequently to make a reality check of sorts in the light of the Word of God and this cartoon to introspect about what this passionate pursuit for profession is all about. Is it truly worth it's weight in gold when the Lord has emphatically promised that all "these earthly glories or things will be added as petty change" even without we petitioning for it ? ... was the lingering question.

Even as I sought the Lord's face in prayer for a course correction, the Lord aptly responded with a definite urging in my spirit to be wary of the "snares of the modern-progressive professions" and develop the strength of charater to keep them put right in their place regardless of what bright prospects they offer. I was also rudely jolted back to my senses to turn my gaze away from an ill-begotten glory that is nothing but, defiled, corruptible and fades away, to an eternal and enduring glory treasured up in Heaven for me.

So, O dear Profession !! Why won't you spare this poor Christian the trouble !!