In a recent podcast, comedian Jerry Seinfield noted that in the seventies, there was great emphasis on how “cool” one’s career was—that an admirable career was defined by personal satisfaction, helping others, and other features of “social value” rather than highest salary. I am so fortunate to have a “cool” career in a two-pathologist, private necropsy-only practice. I get to see intellectually stimulating cases, help people navigate grief, and pursue justice for abused and neglected animals. I make a decent living and have an excellent work-life balance. How cool is that?!