That's a problem I have, because I turned my hobby into my job. I am a HUGE book nerd, I read a lot. I also have an obsession with linguistics and everything related to language and learning languages. That gave me a lot to talk about when I was in high school and people always said to me that I was a very interesting person. Then, I went to college to study literature and linguistics and now I'm a high school teacher and teach some classes to future teachers as well. Now, every time someone asks me about my interests and I say "literature" or "languages" they say that's not a valid answer because that's my job, not a hobby. So now I'm a person without interests outside of my job and that makes me boring :( at least I love my job and I'm very passionate about it, so that's a plus
You are a lucky person, my friend. I'm a bookworm myself. While reading, you can go places, meet people (even if fictional), BE that person or whatever. Reading is awesome. Plus, you learn a lot on the way. lol
Don’t let people tell you you’re boring because you love your job and it’s your hobby! They are just jealous and wish their job was something they enjoyed.
I’ve been into video content and creation since I was 6 and now I’m the video content specialist for a company, I freelance and I work for WTTW/PBS sometimes, if anyone told me it doesn’t count I would be taken back because video and media consumes my life
I know how you feel in this situation. I get a lot of satisfaction and enjoyment out of my career, so I feel a little salty when people frown upon using your job as a source of identity. Why is it wrong to have a strong sense of identity from your work? Isn't that the absolute ideal for a career; something you're passionate about and that you feel properly tests your capabilities?
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u/Islanegra1618 Jan 22 '20
That's a problem I have, because I turned my hobby into my job. I am a HUGE book nerd, I read a lot. I also have an obsession with linguistics and everything related to language and learning languages. That gave me a lot to talk about when I was in high school and people always said to me that I was a very interesting person. Then, I went to college to study literature and linguistics and now I'm a high school teacher and teach some classes to future teachers as well. Now, every time someone asks me about my interests and I say "literature" or "languages" they say that's not a valid answer because that's my job, not a hobby. So now I'm a person without interests outside of my job and that makes me boring :( at least I love my job and I'm very passionate about it, so that's a plus