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The best career move financially
Have you heard someone or even yourself convey these words aloud? I know I have, but there is peril in this philosophy.
Often, the things we love aren’t financially lucrative enough to support our lifestyles and goals – at least initially.
Then, of course, there is the other thing: if your passion becomes your full-time job, you may destroy some of the creativity and fun that comes with it because now you have to do it, or you’ll be broke.
Everyone has a different philosophy. Here’s mine.
What To Do If You’re Struggling Financially
If you’re currently not financially independent and struggling to make ends meet, get a job that will support you, your family, and all of your expenses.
Explore your passion after hours when you’re done with your primary job; by doing this, you give yourself tremendous breathing room, peace of mind, and options.
When you’re exploring a passion that does not currently financially provide for you and your household, your options are limited because you’re not earning enough to make ends meet. Consequently, grueling hours for not much profit in return can become an endless cycle.
Yes, there are millions of success stories about people who followed their passions and made it, but what you often don’t hear about is how they worked a night, day, or at least part-time gig to make enough to support themselves in the process of following their dreams.
I’ve been writing since I was a kid, but I still maintain a primary job. In the future, I want to explore writing and teaching fully, but even then, I don’t want to have to write or teach for 40–80 hours, five to seven days a week. I want flexibility with my schedule and invest part-time hours focusing more of my time on relationships and experiences. What this means for me is I want to build a fortune big enough, so I don’t have to do much of anything, but when I do, it’s only the things I want to do.
Do What You’re Not Passionate About In The Meantime
For some people, their primary job is their passion; these are the extremely lucky. But for most people, their full-time job is simply a means to an end; it’s a way to provide.
Think of it this way, though. Your full-time gig will grant you the opportunity to explore your passion without additional stress. You’re investing the time you have available. You can always invest more time, but you don’t have to because your full-time job gives you the option to breathe.
What To Do If You Have Only One Source Of Income
For those who have a full-time job but no other source of income, let this article be your sign to add additional income sources. Never rely on one income source. In the case things fall through, you don’t want to have to depend on your emergency fund entirely and deplete that; have multiple income sources so you never have to tap into the emergency fund.
Technically, if you have multiple income sources, you don’t even need an emergency but have one anyway.
This content is for informational purposes only — not professional advice. Consult a qualified professional before making any major decisions.