[Discussion] Hobby as work

[JENchuuriki]

I don’t why, but I think having your hobby as a work is hard… for me, idk for everybody else? Is it for chosen people only?? I know and read a lot of successful people and I kinda envy them for doing what they love and earning at the same time. It takes really hard work and patience...

Hobbies are a way to de-stress yourself. But when you do it as your work–with all the deadlines, the expectations, the capital (in the first few months), and sometimes you have to do it alone at first–may take a toll on you and stress you more. Especially, it’s a lot of discipline, time management, and will to do so.

What do you think??

 

[Joon]

I guess for some it's rewarding to do something you love.

 

[HENI]

I guess for some it's rewarding to do something you love.

Should my career by photography then and not banking?

 

[JENchuuriki]

I guess for some it's rewarding to do something you love.

would you like to do that too?

 

[JENchuuriki]

Should my career by photography then and not banking?

hmm if your work (in photography) is really in-demand, then you should go for it!

 

[Callypigia]

My father always said keep your hobby and your career separate. The last thing you want is to get burned out doing your hobby. As you said, that tends to be people's stress relief. It is what Martin Seligman called, "flow." It is an essential component to happiness. I would say that one should still find a job they love to do, but that is temporary. Office politics, management changes, policy changes, etc. eventually corrupt a good job. Everything is impermanent. Find something you tolerate to make a paycheck, and have plenty of hobbies to find meaning/purpose in life.

 

[Pumpkin Ninja]

Always listen to NB's psychologist.

 

[JENchuuriki]

My father always said keep your hobby and your career separate. The last thing you want is to get burned out doing your hobby. As you said, that tends to be people's stress relief. It is what Martin Seligman called, "flow." It is an essential component to happiness. I would say that one should still find a job they love to do, but that is temporary. Office politics, management changes, policy changes, etc. eventually corrupt a good job. Everything is impermanent. Find something you tolerate to make a paycheck, and have plenty of hobbies to find meaning/purpose in life.

That's what I'm worrying about, but there are some people who can do it. I'll just think of doing it... I don't know if I can XD

Always listen to NB's psychologist.

agree!

 

[DominiqueX]

In my opinion, it is the best job possible if you have the opportunity to earn your money with doing what you love.

 

[HashiraMadara]

In my opinion, it is the best job possible if you have the opportunity to earn your money with doing what you love.

Trust me, it doesn't matter how much you love it. Once it gets the tag "job" you will hate it XD

 

[Marin]

Doing what you love for living is entirely dependant on where you actually live. If you're stuck in a place where your interest can't bloom (in a financial sense) and you're not able to move, you're done.

I'd suggest having an actual job that pays well and do freelancing for what you like.

 

[JENchuuriki]

Trust me, it doesn't matter how much you love it. Once it gets the tag "job" you will hate it XD

deadline deadline deadline ot ot ot kill mee now LOL

Doing what you love for living is entirely dependant on where you actually live. If you're stuck in a place where your interest can't bloom (in a financial sense) and you're not able to move, you're done.

I'd suggest having an actual job that pays well and do freelancing for what you like.

yes you're right (why are you always right? LOL) sometimes they advice you to go for it, ake the risks, and everything, but if you don't have enough money to start and knowledge to begin with–you can fail. But at least you've tried? But not for a person who have a family to support i guess,

 

[Callypigia]

That's what I'm worrying about, but there are some people who can do it. I'll just think of doing it... I don't know if I can XD
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I enjoy what I do, but it's not perfect; nothing is. You have to figure out what you are willing to tolerate out of an employer. When I did psychological evaluations for the hospital I was working 45 hours a week (high stress, but plenty of time to take care of myself). Within a few years it was 60+ hours a week. When I became manager I was working 70 hours a week, plus everyone would call me 24/7 for supervision. I would be in the ER for 30 hours straight, and it got to where I was unable to properly take care of my body, mind, and soul. That was how I gauged what I was willing to tolerate. Self-care is extremely important. Jobs do get stressful, that is unavoidable, and with more pay comes more responsibility. I might suggest looking at what you're doing to take care of yourself (i.e., friends, family, hobbies, eating well, exercise), and analyze whether or not that your current job impedes that. Some jobs you also have to grind through to build up experience, or in my case complete my residency.

 

[Goetia]

Current job is a hobby, something I enjoy doing all the time. For me, doing something I love as a job is living the dream.

 

[Natsu Shazneel]

My job will be a hobby. I will live the american dream I always wanted. Surpassing all before me.

 

[Sagebee]

Doing something you like is more fulfilling and doesn't feel like work for me

 

[Wabbit]

For some it is doable. It depends on what your hobby is and if your parents are rich. You like traveling and photography then you can become pro and make money I guess.

You like gaming and computers and stuff, you might enjoy working as a game developer. I like computers and stuff but so I chose to continue education but the stuff is stress inducing and dead lines come over me. I just shift to my other hobby, watching loads of anime as escapism.

 

[Conspirator.]

My father always said keep your hobby and your career separate. The last thing you want is to get burned out doing your hobby. As you said, that tends to be people's stress relief. It is what Martin Seligman called, "flow." It is an essential component to happiness. I would say that one should still find a job they love to do, but that is temporary. Office politics, management changes, policy changes, etc. eventually corrupt a good job. Everything is impermanent. Find something you tolerate to make a paycheck, and have plenty of hobbies to find meaning/purpose in life.

I have to agree with this.

 

[HENI]

hmm if your work (in photography) is really in-demand, then you should go for it!

Not really in demand. I'm not very skilled either. I know basic photoshop and camera shooting

 

[~Ethereal~]

Should my career by photography then and not banking?

Work as a costume changer!