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Can Hobbies Become A Job

What can be involved in hobbies for them to become a job?

By Louise BarracoPublished 30 days ago 8 min read

When we think of a job we do so because we like to do something specific with our lives? We go to school after highschool for something that we enjoy and hopefully we get a job out of it. When we do things that we enjoy do we call those things hobbies? Yes we do, and with that sometimes the things that we do that we consider hobbies can become jobs or a part of life or both if that is what we want. The question is how can hobbies become jobs that we enjoy, love and that keep us sustainable? Sure most people think hobbies are just things that we do for fun, but yes some hobbies can turn into jobs too. The way that this can work is, you can sell what you are doing at home as a hobby if it is something to sell, sometimes we call that a side hustle but it is also something that helps you relax too. Writing blogs as a hobby or a job can be one thing, selling homemade bracelets, or necklaces. The list can go on and on, and the list is as follows: cooking, photography, writing, music, DIY crafts, and so many more. This list came from shopify, the way to make your hobbies a job you need to have a good marketing strategy.

Any hobby can be a money making hobby with the right strategy. This strategy takes a lot of research to figure out and I don’t just mean you need to research once you need to keep researching because side hustles are always changing. Also hobbies that people do are always changing because if you get bored with a hobby you don’t just keep it going you change it so that you do something that you enjoy. When you do that, what happens? Do you get more out of your life and the things that you do in it? Yes you do, especially when you are doing things that you enjoy when it comes to hobbies. When you do the hobbies that you enjoy and they become a job or side hustle how does that make you feel? It makes you feel great, and like you have something that makes you, the person that you are. That is the way I look at it anyway. So yes, hobbies can make money, and in turn they can become jobs too.

Although we don’t always have to call our hobbies jobs, they can be just that, hobbies that make money, or profitable hobbies as some might say. So yes, hobbies can become jobs if people want them to be that. You just have to find the right one that works for you, and do your own research. Yes it might take a little bit of work to make your hobby a job but if you love what you do you won’t be working a day in your life. That is what I have heard anyway, and I have been trying to live with that mentality since. So if you do a hobby that you love and can make money off of it, what do you call it? Do you still call it a hobby or do you call it a hobby? A hobby that makes money is the best type of job in my opinion because most of the time the work that you are doing doesn’t feel like work. When you do work that doesn’t feel like work you get so much more done.

So yes, hobbies can become jobs, it does take a lot of work though, through research and trial and error to make the money that you want from the hobby that you are doing. When this happens you feel great about not only the hobby that you enjoy but the work that you are doing too. If you are into fitness or something do you do it just to do it, or do you do it for a job, or if you are a blogger do you do it just as a hobby or a job too? Now I know that people may say that blogging isn’t a job, it is only a hobby but anything that you can make money on can be considered a job. That is the way that I look at it. What about you, do you consider hobbies that you do that make money a job for yourself? Some might, while others just call them hobbies that make money, but it all depends on the person you are talking to and what they consider a hobby even if it makes money or not.

If you do a hobby that becomes a job how does that make you feel? If you have a hobby that has become a job have you ever thought about how that has made you feel? I really just thought about this now, and I have been doing hobbies like jobs for years. I do these types of jobs like being a blogger, because I enjoy being my own boss, making my own hours, and being in complete control of my day. I love doing work and being paid for things that don’t feel like work. The goal is to make money off the blogs that I have and once I do that and can pay for things, then I will feel so much better. So why can’t I do this with a lifestyle and hobby blog? Well I can of course it might take some time but I can do it and I will do it. So do a hobby that you enjoy, try and make some money off of that, and see what happens. You will be glad that you did that I am sure of.

So yes certain hobbies can become jobs if that is what a person wants. It might take some time to get the hobby you are doing to be established as a job but if it is something that you really want, then it will work for you. You just have to put the work in whether it is a hobby or not if you really want it work has to be done. It might not be grueling work but it will be work nonetheless. So if you want a hobby that turns into a job for yourself, then pick something that can be that way, but remember it takes hard work, research and dedication so if you are willing to do that then do it. When you get to where you want to be with your hobbies that turn into a job you will be so glad in the end, I am working my way towards this and am glad for the work and dedication that it takes.

So yes certain hobbies can become jobs. It just takes a lot of hard work and dedication, and never giving up. When this happens and you really enjoy your hobby and can make money off of it how do you feel? You feel great, and as though anything is possible. You do the things that you enjoy as a hobby and if you are doing something that you enjoy and can make money off of it at the same time, you are killing two birds with one stone as some people like to say. I sometimes say this to myself as I do a hobby that I can make money off. Have you ever said this to yourself, while doing a hobby that you enjoy whether it makes you money or not? But yes some hobbies can become jobs if that is what you want them to be, just pick something that you know you can make money off of even if it takes a long time to do it, start and see where you end up after a while.

If you are doing a hobby that you really enjoy and know that you can make money off of it why wouldn’t you? When you make money off of something that you enjoy doing it doesn’t feel like work and you always want to do it more. Which in turn makes you make more money, and or better your hobbies that you don’t make money on, because you just want to keep up with them so much more. Although if you do hobbies that make you money, you feel that much better because you are making what I like to call fun money because the way you make it doesn’t feel like work. Which is great, because that means you want to do it, more since it isn't a chore to do. Nobody likes chores no matter how old they are, and making money nor hobbies should be chores. Remember that.

Any hobby that you do can become a job for yourself if that is what you want. You just have to be in complete control of how you live your life and the way you do the hobbies that you enjoy. When you do this and you make money off of the hobbies that you enjoy, so much more comes out of your life, hobbies and the way you live. You feel so much better because you are doing something that you enjoy and are making a living or even some extra spending money off of it to give yourself the stuff that you want. That is the way I look at it. Sometimes, now I do things like blogging as a job, but I also do survey sites online as a hobby for extra money. The more you do this the more fun you will have that I am sure of and who doesn’t like extra money for things? Everybody likes extra money that I am sure of.

So if you really want the hobby that you are doing to become a job, you just have to be willing to put in the time and effort and work into it. It will get there that I am sure of. I did this with both of my blogs. So I guess what I am trying to say is if you really want a hobby to be something that you work for and get paid for, put the work in and it will give you the purpose and the things you are looking for. That is what hobbies and jobs can work so well together.

So can hobbies become jobs if so what is involved? Yes, hobbies can become jobs, if that is what you want. Blogging can be a fun hobby that turns into a job if you want it too, pick a blogging site and start the blog. Set up ads and or sell things on amazon and that is how you can make money.How do you think hobbies can become jobs and what do you think is involved?

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About the Creator

Louise Barraco

I am journalist turned blogger trying my hand at a lifestyle and hobby blog and with that I am trying to live off the earnings from this to continue pushing forward to get my fitness course selling on udemy

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