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HOBBY BASED CAREERS
With ever evolving and upcoming career choices and the vast ocean of endless opportunities, it isn’t hard to say that there is possibly a career in almost every field we know. More importantly, a career defines you as who you are. When choosing a career, you should take into account your interest, personality and work related values. It is true that most people don’t give any consideration to the leisurely hobbies and activities which they enjoy, when they are struggling to decide which career to choose.
Breaking the myth about turning hobbies into careers, it is evident that any hobby based career will not only make you enjoy your work, but will also make you able to excel in it. No matter what field you’re in, creativity is an asset, and hobbies that foster artistic pursuits are wonderful ways of stimulating creative thoughts. If you have the passion for what you enjoy, then success is guaranteed.
Following are some career options that are based on hobbies and leisurely activities that can be taken up by all:
- Photography: A good photographic eye can be a perfect door towards a number of career options. We live in a world where we feel the urge to virtually capture anything that is soothing to the human eye. You should know the way of delivering these quality images. Photography is a good career choice if you love capturing moments and have an eye for detail. As for your options as a freelance photographer - you can explore a wide range of possibilities: wedding shoots, corporate events, music launches, movie premieres, interviews etc. Almost everything related to marketing, branding, promotion relies on visuals, both still and moving. Also, you can join television, ad film agencies or a film production company to develop your photography skills and portfolio. Further, you can also choose to click stock photos and sell your work to various websites.
- Writing: Writing is one of those skills that will always stay relevant and sought after. People love to read and that itself should be a motivation for you to pursue your hobby of writing as a career choice. People have amassed steady revenue by starting their own blogs. Yes, it takes time, skill and discipline but what’s better than doing something you love. For those who don’t want to blog - you can start your writing career by landing side-gigs on freelance sites looking for writing professionals. Other elements include script writing for YouTube videos, short films and advertisements. In the longer scheme of things, coming up with your own book, novel or piece is always a lucrative idea. It will help you establish a solid reputation as a writer and generate money and confidence.
- Graphic Designing: Graphic designing and animation are highly demanded fields as careers. Those who have an interest in designing, creating animations, sketching and creating visuals on computers can choose graphic designing as a career option. Many companies and organisations are hiring designers for their own animation projects, logos and display formats. Also, other jobs include creating videos and visuals of the organisation that they offer as information to the public.
- Art: Arts and craft are a common leisurely hobby, and for those who want to pursue the same as a career, there are several lucrative jobs in the industry. You can opt for career as a cartoonist or as a handicraft professional, whose exhibitions are highly paid. This form of art can also be taught physically or online, including skills such as calligraphy, sketching and various kinds of painting. The demand for creativity is on the rise; whether you are sketching, drawing, or getting better at embroidery. You can create your own stuff and look for art galleries and exhibitions to showcase your art.
- Sports: The field of sports has grown in such a vast manner, that almost any and every sport can be professionally played as a career. With an excellent talent in any game, accompanied with the right training and practice, professional sportspersons are majorly picked for performing at the national and international levels. Also, physical fitness and sports can be channelized into a career as a trainer, as more and more people are becoming aware of the need to remain physically fit and healthy pertaining to their right dietary inputs.
There are many more careers in the hobby related fields that can earn you a successful career in life ahead. You just need to be passionate about whatever you do, and you’ll be on your way to make a living from what you love the most.
