Passion

As I write this I'm listening to a PhotoShelter webinar Focus on Your Passion  with Tim Mantoani and Allen Murabayashi.  It's about passion and photography, but Mr. Mantoani made one point I want to share with you.  You can work for money or you can make money by following your passion.

Some people would say this is stupid advice.   Their advice is to get a stable job with a decent salary.

Here's some advice from somebody who wishes she'd paid attention years ago: If you spend all your time dreaming, you'll never know if you can be successful following your dream.

As I see it you've got three choices:

1. Keep your job and endure it.  A bad job can kill you. Literally, it will suck the life and soul right out of your body.  But if you're not willing to change, stop your whining and just do it.  And, for heaven's sake, do it well.
2. Keep your day job. Be sensible.  Some people can dive head first into change, but others are more cautious. If security is important to you, keep your day job while you do research, get training, practice, try some part-time work in your future field. and save your money.  Don't wait for an opportunity to move into your chosen field, make the opportunity.  And don't wait forever - Ms. Ever may not make it. 
3. Go for it!  If you don't mind living on the edge (or in your car) just do it. 

Do or do not, there is no try.... Yoda

 Watch the video if you get the chance, even if you're not into photography.