Mixing Hobbies with Your Career

Life was more important than a good video today, I'm sure you understand sometimes it has to be like this. :)

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[onequarterbrit]

Yes, if it's possible to mix your career and your hobbies, then I think you should. Educating myself to become a professional dancer I no longer think of dancing as a hobby. I've found that for me, the heartbreak that comes naturally with such a vulnerable position is worth it. Sometimes it's the pain that makes it worth it, the pain can remind me of that even though you make a living out of your hobby, there's always new things to find and love!

[lifein2011]

@onequarterbrit Oh wow, that's really awesome to hear. I've wondered a lot if the vulnerability and possible pain is worth it, and it's so wonderful to hear that it is from someone who's actually followed their dreams. :) Thanks for sharing that!!

[nelamonster]

I always assumed that my job should be my hobby. But lately my dreams seem too crazy for me to believe that I would succeed in the area I was thinking about. I'm starting to think that I might be forced to take up a regular job and that scares me a little bit. The thing about pressure is true but on the other hand I doubt I will be able to get the sense of accomplishment from another job. Right now you could guess that grocery store isn't my hobby but I'm hoping it's just a transition :)

[lifein2011]

@nelamonster Same place right now, I totally understand. Good luck! I hope we both figure it out. :) 

[Voldey]

I inadvertently mixed my hobby and "career" by challenging one of my coworkers to find my videos almost two years ago and he did and told everyone about them. It turned out better than expected because now I don't have to keep youtube a secret from anyone. (except that I still haven't publically told all my friends/extended family that I make youtube videos.)

[lifein2011]

@Voldey Hahahah, oh dear. People in my life have found out about my videos, too. I agree, it's nice to not have to keep the secret, but it's a little embarrassing to talk about them, still. Or utterly humiliating, like when my best friend's dad jokingly asked for my autograph. *blush* Ohhh, Youtube, haha.

[mattiejpwn]

He told me you should do what you love to do and if you can make a career out of it, then you should. I know in some cases hobbies should be separate from careers, I have to say that if you love doing something, and there's a job out their pertaining to that hobby, then you should hope for the best and try and make a career out of it.

[mattiejpwn]

My neighbor told me that he'd go to work and he would hear co-workers and numerous other people always complaining about how they hated their job or wish they could do something else. And he told me that he felt really bad for them because even if their job was bringing in the money, how awful it must be to spend countless hours towards something you hate. His job was hard and he spent entire days sometimes working, but in the end, he was happy with what he was doing.

[mattiejpwn]

A couple months back, I was talking with one of my neighbor's dad who recently lost his job and we were talking about what I want to do and what I could look into and he told me something that really made me think about this. He's a photographer and that's what he did for a living. He took pictures for a newspaper and it's what he loved to do. I enjoy acting and I think it would be incredible if I could make a living out of it.

[BicycleRider09]

If a person can find a reliable job that ties in their interest(s) with their career, then they should go for it. In my case, I love music. I've been playing guitar for twelve years, piano for two, and I dabble in banjo and a few other things. I'm currently working towards getting my business degree so I can have the sense to run my own music label to record my own music, and hopefully sign others in the future. There is always a way to make your life goals happen, and everyone should try =]

[DorKPrincEss07]

@onequarterbrit Definitely, I'm a part time painter (artist), and a full time student. I don't use my body like you would, but a lot of the time the chemicals of the paints I use affect my wellbeing and sometimes I feel that doing something that I love and actually being able to profit from it is a gift. I constantly have to find new mediums for my art but it really helps out emotionally to express myself, I'd love to make it a career but the closest thing I'll be able to do is teaching art.

[Belemrys]

The day you find a way to make money doing what you love, is the last day you work...

[DavidVlogs]

@lifein2011 I totally agree! A person who's working for personal happiness is going to gain so much more than someone who works for money. :)

And no worries, I like a little melodrama here and there haha.

[ArbiterChrono]

@lifein2011 Hahaha! Thanks! I'm not sure how commendable it is to only do what you want instead of getting a "real job" (I'm in Illustration,) but It`s how I`m going.

I really like what someone said about "work" being a bad thing! Makes so much sense to me. I can paint to relax, or draw, but I can do it as a job to. Its all about attitude and doing your best I think.

P.s. Love your vids! Very nice snippets that make me smile and make me think too! :D

[RamenxXxNoodles]

@lifein2011 why thank you that means a lot :]

[OMGTHERERNONAMESAAGH]

@lifein2011 definitely! Hopefully, we will both learn moderation...soon!