You know, like “always split on 18,” or “having kids is the most rewarding thing you can do in life.”

What’s that one bit of advice you got from a trusted friend that you know deep, deep down would just ruin your thing?

  • BastingChemina@slrpnk.net
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    7 months ago

    “Do what you are passionate about”/" Choose a job that you love …" and

    “Turning a hobby into a job”

    is two different things for me.

    For me anyone should try to find a job they are passionate about if it’s a possibility.

    I love Space, when I started my engineering degree I did everything I could to orient my career toward aerospace and I loved it. I worked as an aerospace manufacturing engineer and I was good at it because I loved that.

    I also love cooking but clearly I’m glad I did not tried to become a chef, I’m very happy that it stayed a hobby.

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      7 months ago

      I don’t disagree necessarily, those are two different things in theory. However, my hobbies more or less cover everything I’m passionate about. At least the things I know I’m passionate about. Since most high paying jobs require certain degrees or years of training, and I’m also passionate about not starving, I could not actually try a lot of professions and therefore choosing something I liked recreationally was kinda implied, I thought.