Turning your passion into a career or business
My profession has led me to meet and talk with many talented people about their passions and their career aspirations. Some have transformed their passion into a new career or business, while others have decided not to follow their passion.
Pursuing one’s passion is not for everyone:
people’s situations and opportunities are different. However, if it is
something you are considering, then your time as an Expat Accompanying Partner can
be used to explore the possibilities that are out there, as well as their feasibility.
Exploring a new career
Following a passion is not necessarily about
giving up the option of returning to a salaried employment, it can be about
finding a new career. If you do a job you don’t really like, this can lead to
negative effects such as frustration and stress.
Ask yourself what gives you a sense of fulfillment and purpose. Explore potential occupations and identify their requirements. If you are lacking in certain skills, use your time as an Expat Accompanying Partner to acquire the necessary training or education.
Ask yourself what gives you a sense of fulfillment and purpose. Explore potential occupations and identify their requirements. If you are lacking in certain skills, use your time as an Expat Accompanying Partner to acquire the necessary training or education.
Before turning a passion into a new career,
start by asking yourself some questions:
Is this what I really want to do?
Do I find a
sense of purpose in doing this?
Will I want
to continue this in the long-term?
Do I have
the necessary drive, energy and motivation to see it through?
Do I have
the necessary skills to make it work?
It is one
thing to be passionate about something, but changing a career path merits prior
reflection. One’s passion may quickly turn into a career disappointment and before
long, you may feel frustrated and give up.
Exploring starting a business
If your
choice is to start up your own business, you should be asking the above, as
well as the following questions:
Is this
business idea likely to work?
Do I have
an entrepreneurial mindset?
Am I
prepared to put in the hard work and long hours to launch and grow the
business?
Is this the
right timing?
Do I have
the support of my family and friends?
Will I be able
to make a living from the business?
Before
launching a business, you need to write a business plan. The content of the
business plan will depend on the business concept and whether you are seeking finance
or not. In any case, it should cover the business concept, the market and
finance.
Whether
your choice is to pursue a new career or start a business, it is advisable to
ask yourself the right questions and to have a realistic vision of where you
want to go.
Before
embarking on a new project, be honest with yourself and ask the advice of close
friends and family. Do they see you being happy and motivated in this type of
role or as an entrepreneur? To begin a new project, it is always good to have
the feedback, support and encouragement of people who know you well.
Whatever
choice you make, it will require, hard work, confidence, motivation and
continued passion. In the long run, if you manage to turn what you love doing
into your job or your business, you are more likely to be satisfied, happy and
successful.
“You can do anything as long as you have the
passion, the drive, the focus and the support”
Sabrina Bryan
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