Make sure your career fits your desired lifestyle
A client of mine should be an equestrian. He loves horses. He loves being outdoors. He is instead, a successful lawyer. Has he “settled” do you think?
We recently conducted a Birkman test on him. The Birkman indicated that he indeed would love being a equestrian. We joked about this—quitting and riding horses for a living. Here’s what he said, “Sandra, you know I would love to be in a barn with horses every day. There is only one small hitch. I also really like having a cottage in Muskoka and I love going on nice trips. So riding will always be a passionate hobby.”
I love this concept of “passionate hobby”. I often tell our kids, figure out what you love and do it for a living. The fact is you can and do love doing several things. My client also loves “lawyering.” He loves helping clients solve problems. Being a lawyer allows him to live the lifestyle he wants and allows him to pursue riding. When thinking about a career change remember there is no simple answer. You should choose something that you love that supports the lifestyle you want to live. You can still pursue a passionate hobby on the side.
