Oct 21 2008
When free time becomes paid time
For me, my passionate work started off as something I did when I wasn’t studying in college, then it became something I did before and after the odd jobs I held after graduation. With a serious job, I work serious hours now. Working 50 to sometimes 60 hours a week, I refuse to let my life’s work be neglected due to a “day job.” So, my free time becomes something I use more efficiently. But because I put so much energy and so many resources into this thing that many would call a “hobby” I have needed to monetize it to an extent. So, here I am working a full time job and scraping and scratching for every minute possible where my free time can become not so free anymore.
The question lies, when you’re busy and using your skills to their fullest potential, is there much else in life besides work if you’re a non-married young professional?
I propose I take a new look at what I’m doing and strike a balance. It will probably help me in my work life and personal life in the long run.
