Warning: If you have not seen the Season 3 finale of Downton Abbey yet, please skip the first two paragraphs (although I've not gotten too specific about the outcome).
That was quite the season finale of Downton Abbey last week, wasn't it? Another character is off the show after a tragic demise, preceded yet again by moments of joy. It's just a television show, but I was starting to feel manipulated. How much can one family (or viewer) take?
But an article in The New York Times explained it all. The characters were written off the show because the actors found new roles and wanted to move on. It had all come down to a career change. I'll admit that I felt better after reading this.
But an article in The New York Times explained it all. The characters were written off the show because the actors found new roles and wanted to move on. It had all come down to a career change. I'll admit that I felt better after reading this.
Unfortunately, there is no budget for a store and I'm not able to leave my job anytime soon (and believe me, I am grateful to have a good job with steady income). Sometimes an online store as a side business seems like a possibility and I plan to take a class on the subject this spring. Just for fun.
It may never happen, but it feels good to think about the possibility, to write about it, to put the idea on paper. This is why I'm admire Ina Garten and other entrepreneurs who followed their hearts. They were not content with the status quo, to settle for work that was not fulfilling. They found a way to pursue their passion and be successful. It's hard to imagine how satisfying that must be.
Have you made a major career change? Tossed it all to start over and do what you love? Perhaps you turned your hobby into a career or built it into a business. If so, I would appreciate reading about your experiences and your decisions in the comments section. Thank you in advance......
