Very recently (less than a month ago), I had to sit myself down to decide the skill I want to put my efforts into this year. Before the year started, I promised myself that I was going to focus on a skill and have something solid before the year runs out. As much as I have my business going for me, I still want to have a skill I can earn from before the year ends.
I have explored a couple of careers in the past and, instead of confusing myself by moving from one to another or being in the delusion that I can do it all at once, I decided to do the right thing by picking one and starting from there.
My options were web development, data analytics, and photography. I learned photography as far back as 2021 and, once in a blue moon, I do some shoots. I also tried exploring web development, from HTML to CSS to a bit of JavaScript. Later on, I decided to explore web development through WordPress. I also dabbled in data analytics for a while. I had already learned Excel and was taking an SQL class before something disrupted my focus.
However, from all of these, you can tell that I have explored quite a number of things.
I had to have an honest conversation with myself a few weeks ago and eventually, it led me back to photography, which is my first love anyway. The plan now is to do it professionally. If I ever decide to explore other skills in the future, I would be open to it. Maybe even go back to web development because I really loved that. However, I had to decide to do one thing at a time, and I chose photography.
I have been going to the studio for about two weeks now and it has been amazing and fun. My boss is like a brother to me. He treats me so well and teaches me a lot of things. Last week, he gave me a job offer to be the studio manager.
Honestly, it sounded really good to me, but I had to think deeply about it before deciding whether to take it or not. My main concern was the flexibility I have been used to. I have a very flexible schedule and I can literally fit in any activity I choose. Moving away from that kind of routine scares me. I might want to travel, visit a friend, go to the market, or simply rest on a particular day. If going to the studio becomes an actual job, I won’t be able to just do all that anymore.
I drew up a pros and cons list and I was still torn, this flexibility I am about to lose! I spoke with my cousin and a friend of mine and eventually, I got some clarity.
I realized that maybe I need some kind of structure in my life. And this position will also look good on my CV. The guy is a very chill person too, and I would love working for him.
I had a conversation with him today, and it really calmed my nerves and eased my overthinking. I think I will take up the offer since it’s a really good one. I should start officially next month.
Thanks for reading, and cheers to Day 3 of doing this 🥂