Comments on: Turn Your Hobby Into A Career

By: Willie White

Willie White — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 04:45:23 +0000

I agree with the author of the article I believe the concept of building a career base on your hobby was to ensure that you would not get bored, while providing a living for yourself and helping others at the same time. If you enjoy what you do then you become your own motivator.

By: Lorie hillage

Lorie hillage — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:09:30 +0000

Great article! you really have so much more joy out of a career when you do something you are passionate about.

By: john a

john a — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:49:57 +0000

This is something that brings one joy and realistically pays what you need then the transition process will be easier than those who would financially struggle. I find my hobbies - mechanics and cooking- something that I would not want to pursue as a full time job because it brings me stress-free joy. When you add the business into the hobby the stakes change, and the sense of joy lessens; you must run the rat race, whether you like to or not. However, if you are a true artisan at your hobby then perhaps recognition will make you income in a short amount of time. I think the roles you play and the position you are in your life also plays a huge factor in your success. Timing is the key and chance is risky.

I think we should encourage our customers to pursue what they enjoy, but we should also understand what there income situation is and the amount of time it will take them to pursue their leisurely love. Perhaps they should try a little side business before they give it all. Especially for those who lack basic people, math, business sense.
Yes, I am more conservative with clients because I want them to be able to pay their family first. Overall, I do like the concept and I think it works for those, of course, who know the right people.

By: Michelle Lucas

Michelle Lucas — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 02:27:22 +0000

I really enjoy the article: Turn your hobby into a career. I am a firm believer that our purpose here on earth is our gift from God. I belive when we find it we will enjoy it, become skillful and provide a service to others as well as make an income from it. I believe when you start out fulfilling your hobby/purpose God will line everything else up.

By: Anita White

Anita White — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:44:31 +0000

I totally agree with this article. I believe if you can get a customer to step out of the box and dare to try, creating your own business from a hobby would be wonderful. I’M READY TO TRY WITH MY CUSTOMERS!!!

By: Valerie Marcil

Valerie Marcil — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:02:13 +0000

I agree that this is a marvelous, succinct, and dead on article. I am not a professional in this field yet, but I have always told my children, and anyone else I new who was struggling with career choices that you need to follow your “gut” and do what feels best. I have always believed that if you do what you love, you will do it well and find a way to make a living. This article lays out a very nice process of getting to that point. Thanks!

By: Carol Sisco

Carol Sisco — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 16:30:01 +0000

I work with students and interns who are often either transitioning in their careers or inquiring about opportunities to discover “what they should do with their college experience.” These questions often arise if they’ve discovered that their current internship has been “less than fulfilling.” I often tell them to reflect on what aspects they enjoyed doing and how those skills match how they like to spend their free time. The article really sums it up in a nice way, providing the benchmarks and process to use via the evaluation of a person’s interests, skills and service rewards to determine true areas of growth and satisfaction. Thanks for sharing it!

By: Rebecca Brownstein

Rebecca Brownstein — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 19:41:08 +0000

This article really made a lot of sense to me–it focused on being productive and doing what one enjoys, and through that process, a new career can emerge. The idea of doing what you enjoy to solve problems or make lives better, is a great way to begin a lasting and rewarding career.I look forward to sharing this idea with my students!