In many cases, alimony isn’t meant to be a substitute for employment. The short answer is yes; you can work (and even have a successful career) and still get alimony. Yet, if you’re able to support yourself without assistance, the court may decide you don’t need these payments.
If your former spouse alleges that you don’t need alimony because of your job, we can assert otherwise. You shouldn’t have to make financial sacrifices just because your marriage ended.