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Passion vs. Paycheck: Balancing Your Career and Your Calling
It is the right balance between personal interests and monetary income.

We all require money to help us live, pay our bills and support our families and ourselves.
A high paying job may be able to offer you stable financial conditions and guarantee your well-being, but that doesn’t mean you will ultimately love what you do or find true purpose in it.
So how can you balance between them?
Know Yourself
Take time out to reflect on your talents, interests, and values. What are you passionate about?
What are your long-term career goals?
Knowing yourself better will enable you to make an informed decision concerning your career path.
Explore Your Options
Research different industries, job roles, and opportunities that match up with your strengths and passions.
Don’t be afraid to venture out into new areas. You might stumble upon unexpected paths that resonate with you.
Set Priorities
Determine what matters most to you — following your dreams, achieving financial security or striking a balance between the two?
Prioritize your objectives and make choices that are in line with your values as well as your aspirations.
Boost your Skills
Develop yourself professionally and personally by learning new abilities or know-how.
By doing this, you will improve your capabilities and also create more opportunities for promotion and career improvement.
Stay Adaptive
Your professional journey may not always be a straight line.
I would therefore advise you to remain flexible, being open to adjustment whenever circumstances change or new possibilities emerge. Embrace the path you are on, and don’t hesitate to switch lanes when called upon.
Find the Support
Have a strong network of friends, mentors, and colleagues who can provide advice or guidance whenever needed.
The primary aim of having such people around is to ensure that one does not lose sight of their passion while earning a living.
Keep in mind that maintaining the right balance between personal interests and monetary income is an ongoing process. It would thus be appropriate, at some point in your working life re-evaluate your priorities where necessary.
Ultimately happiness can only come from fulfilling endeavors but those pursuits must generate income, too because if we love our jobs success will come through.