"And what do you think? I don't mean to preach, but you should want to change for yourself, not for anyone else. That includes making a decision about a career." She wasn't saying this to discourage him, but to let him know that it was okay to express his own opinions.
It sounded to Mandy that Atlas' preoccupation with this girl was exaggerated by his condition. "What was different from before?"
She nodded, understanding the need to be active. She'd been the same just after her time in Azkaban. "Did you have any ideas for a job? You said that they might ask questions you don't want to answer. Do you want to elaborate on that?"