It is Ok to Change Your Career, New York

I wrote my first novel at 18, a professional screenplay at 19, became a published freelance writer in an online magazine at 20, by 21 I had ten published pieces in various industries, now I am 22 working on the launch of my website. The common pattern isn’t success; it is the fact that I’ve changed career paths multiple times, and then success followed. You’re not destined to do just one thing; do you think that you are that limited? You’re full of so much more potential; this is what I realized at an early age. My professors would comment on my opinions “that’s a different approach,” advisors would express that I was talented—and these acknowledgements were directed to different aspects of my demeanor. It’s ok to change your career because you are a product of many different lessons and skills. I once thought I was too far into the freelance world of writing and editing—time seemed to fly, projects were demanding, my routine was set in stone and it paid the bills. But I woke out of that trance as soon as I had an off day and felt like work was… well work. It shouldn’t be work; it should be a committed hobby that you are passionate. But I couldn’t stop what I was doing cold-turkey, I’d itch for a paycheck. So I sought to change careers, but the smart way to go about this was to keep up with my current job while searching for a new one. I’ve always gone with the same pattern as a young adult writing novels then adapting them into screenplay format, I never leave behind something I am good at. So as I searched for something worthwhile, I researched ways to adapt what I like into my current lifestyle. Instead of writing about relationships, I expanded my focus to satirical comedy. I figured while I am hunting for a permanent position to write from a comedic stand-point I can still find gigs that are relevant to my pursuit. The message is to never quit your day-job but to adapt your life in pursuit of your next career. The bonus in this is that I no longer had off days with my original assignments because I knew that at some point in the day I would move on to comedy! What I’ve learned writing about relationships shaped me to be a better comedic writer, and as I acquired more relevant work to my pursuit I accumulated a credible portfolio for my next employer to review. It is okay to change your career because you are constantly changing as a person. Today I am playing musical chairs in the fashion industry, and isn’t that exactly where you are stumped? Thinking “there are so many careers, how do I choose.” Choose them all, and go for it, diversity is ideal in a great worker, and we are all diverse and have versatile skill sets that you have to explore, like I am. See you on the runway; I wonder what I’ll be doing there at that time…