Not exactly unspoken, because I mentioned this option in my previous post. Regardless, this stage will talk about the so-called ‘unspoken option’, because it seems that no one really wants to consider or talk about this option - working full-time while creating on the side. Overview “But I won’t have any time and I need to focus 100%!” That’s what I often hear when we bring up the suggestion of working part-time or full-time to support your creative career. That being said, working on your creative projects while still holding a full-time or part-time job is a completely viable solution, though not the most ideal. The trick, however, is to find a workflow or a solution that will fulfill your responsibilities and your creative wants, at least until you reach a state you’re comfortable with. Balancing Act “You have to really want it.” If I get a dollar for every time I see this piece of advice on another creative’s blog, I can quit my job and not worry about money for the next couple of years. As common as it is, it’s not exactly the most helpful piece of advice. Pros & Cons With every option, there’s good news and bad news. Personally, I like to hear bad news first, so here are a few reasons why this unspoken option wouldn’t be recommended: Cons
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Disclaimer Before I conclude this post, I’d like to take this section to say that this option is neither the “better way” nor the “less gutsy way”. The most important point to take in your creative journey is to know what you can live with and work with what you have. Some artists thrive on the uncertainty of not knowing when their next salary will come, some need the stability of a constant paycheck but still want to create. At the end of the day, you need to be able to work for you. # So that’s what I have for this post - stay tuned next month for Stage 10!
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