Krishna consciousness doesn't require renunciation of career goals. Work can be offered as service to Krishna. The key is to maintain spiritual practices (sadhana) daily, associate with devotees, and remember that material success is temporary. Use your talents and position to serve others and spread spiritual knowledge.

Absolutely! Krishna consciousness is joyful. The difference is in the quality of enjoyment. Material pleasures are temporary and often lead to suffering, while spiritual joy (ananda) is eternal and ever-increasing. Devotees enjoy kirtans, festivals, prasadam (sacred food), and the company of like-minded souls.