10 Tips for Turning Your Dream Job Into Your Day Job

Despite what everyone else might tell you, you don’t have to work for the weekend.

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Despite what everyone else might tell you, you don’t have to work for the weekend. Work can be inspiring—the only secret is taking what you already love and transforming it into a career. And no, it doesn’t even have to be from behind a desk. Whether you’re into art, music, technology, writing, or business, there are plenty of opportunities all over the place that use the same skills that you already have, just in cooler and more interesting ways. So if you’re contemplating a career change (or even if you’re not), check out the 10 best ways to turn your passion into a full-fledged career path. Then get ready to take the plunge.

Tell People About Your Plan

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Ask for Advice

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Carve Out a Niche

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Make a Portfolio

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Investigate All Areas of the Industry

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Consider the Future

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Shadow Someone in the Industry

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Put Yourself and Your Work Out There

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Find a Career Role Model

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Map Out a Plan

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