Passion vs Paycheck: When Expectations Weigh In
Passion vs Paycheck: When Expectations Weigh In “Are you chasing a paycheck or your passion? Here’s how to find the balance.” Ever dread Monday mornings, wishing the weekend never ended? That drag, that “ugh, another week” feeling—it’s more than tiredness. It’s a sign that somewhere along the way, we drifted from the things that truly excite us. The first question we were asked as kids—even before ABCs and 123s—was: “What do you want to become in the future?” We were clueless, weren’t we? We jumped from one interest to another, inspired by whatever caught our attention. Dancing, drawing, acting, exploring—we were guided by curiosity and joy. Society’s Labels But society had other plans. Speak well? “Future speaker!” Dance gracefully? “Dancer!” Sing melodiously? “Singer!” Create art? “Artist!” These labels followed us everywhere. And while they seemed flattering, they also planted the idea that our dreams had to fit certain molds. From Childhood Dreams to Adolescent Choi...