Careers vs Job: Following your passion!

CAREER VS JOB(Selection Matter's)

“PLEASURE IN THE JOB PUTS PERFECTION IN THE WORK”- Aristotle 

 

How many times have we heard the words, “Follow your passion!” when we are looking for a career? But have you ever wondered how true it is in reality?. When it comes to making a career decision, ‘follow your passion’ is quite a commonly heard advice. Reality said, it can actually be a tad misleading, at least going by research. If you have been someone passionate about becoming a doctor or engineer or writer since your childhood and still pursued the dream till you got your job, you are certainly a lucky person. 

Many people don’t have the choice. For practical reasons, they are forced to do something that doesn’t interest them and they remain stuck with it all their lives. If you know someone who has actually turned their passion into a career, you must really be proud of them, because not only are they talented, but also immensely hardworking.  

Being practical or working towards your dreams? 

Given how career choices have diversified, picking out the best that justifies our skills can be a little difficult. The debate between following your heart and working on your passions or being practical and going by salary prospects is a never ending one. 

One thing that must be remembered is that interests and pragmatism does not necessarily walk hand-in-hand. If you have always dreamt of becoming an actor and looked up to someone notable in the industry as your role model, it is not practically possible that you become such. Of course it takes time, effort and luck, but not being blessed with good looks or dire need of money from your family’s end may cause you to select another option. 

Accepting the reality (Let Your Dream Be Bigger Than Your Fear). 

If it happens to be someone who has chosen a career path because of the need of the hour or expectations from your parents or the society, you are only settling for unhappiness or ‘mid-career crises’. This is a warning sign for you to change your perspective. Challenge yourself continually and reach newer heights. Network more, learn new skills and most importantly, keep an open mind. If you want to grow in your chosen career, only this will help. Otherwise, you will go on losing interest in your job as well as your passion. Spread your wings to fly higher. 

Keep the fire burning within you!

Follow your passion but never forget that money is the bottom line. Even if you earn little by following your heart, go for it. You ensure that the motivation never goes down. Another great advantage is that you never tire of doing the work, it is something you really love doing and you go beyond your limits to achieve new heights. 

So never let the fire die. Keep it burning and keep growing!