I’m often asked for advice on finding a job in the event industry. That’s not easy to answer because the industry is so vast, but that’s also one of the things that is attractive to people. You can make your own path.
I often hear people say “follow your passion”. I’m not sure people who say that even know what they are really saying. The word “passion” comes from the greek word pathéma. It literally means suffering, affliction, an undergoing, an enduring. It’s not a pleasant thing.
We think of passion as something you love to do. Do what you love for your job. That’s great if you can and pay the bills, but the reality is that’s not always possible. There are jobs that need to be done that are not fun. They aren’t entertaining. Think of the people you encounter every day. Are they following their passion or working to make ends meet?
There are also people who don’t have a clue what their passion is. My advice to those people who aren’t following their passion is to work hard at whatever job you have and live life with your eyes wide open. Seek out new things, try things you have never done before. Ask questions of people you find interesting or successful or even happy.
The eureka moments when we discover our true calling don’t always happen. Sometimes we live our whole life and never answer that question “What do you want to be when you grow up?”
Following your passion, even if you know it is not easy. It’s often risky, incredibly hard and many fail in that pursuit.
The world changes. There is not much work for cobblers and blacksmiths anymore. I know many people who took a “job” in order to pursue their passion in their spare time. Often that is the best approach. Once your passion becomes that thing that has to put food on the table, things drastically change. Your motivation changes. What you will and will not accept changes. Sometimes even your passion changes.
So follow your passion if you know what it is. And if you dare…
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