What do I do in a situation where I have a job that doesn’t pay my bills but I find fulfillment in it and I so much love it?
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What do I do in a situation where I have a job that doesn’t pay my bills but I find fulfillment in it and I so much love it?
A regular, stable job and paycheck is a goal many people have, and of course, it makes sense that part of you wants that — and that other people want that for you, too. But does choosing stability mean you have to turn your back on your dream job? Not necessarily. So far, your work hasn’t brought you a steady paycheck. But has it brought you new skills and new opportunities, as well as exciting experiences and mornings when you were excited to go to work? Because those are valuable too. And it’s critical that you don’t lose sight of all the intangibles you’ve worked for as you’re trying to find a job that fits both your skill set and salary requirements.
Will the job you love ever have room for advancement? Would you be self-employed? Unless you have a rich family, or you marry into money, you will have to pay the bills. IF it is just you, and you don’t mind living in a hole in the wall and living on hot dogs and eggs, that is one thing. If you have a family of some kind that you have to support, then you have to put aside your dreams for reality; at least for now. Many of us in the arts learn a lesson very early on – we often work to support our arts until our arts can support us. If you can work a second job while you get established in the job you love, a second job may help get you through.