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That's pretty much bullshit for the pure reason that a job very rarely can only include the things you love. I love programming but I hate polishing up the same

That's pretty much bullshit for the pure reason that a job very rarely can only include the things you love. I love programming but I hate polishing up the same features for days, but that's what's necessary to make a good app. I hate testing, but it's part of the game. How photographers really spend their time : http://www.cambyte.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/piechart.jpg http://www.cambyte.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/piechart.j... Having said that I'm sure, some people in some industries reach that dream but I can't think of any...

personlurking 11y ago
While living abroad, I met a photojournalist who made me want to get into his line of work. That is, until I asked him for a breakdown of what it entails. In short, his words reflected the pie chart you posted. I think it's also important to distinguish something one is talented at doing vs what one enjoys doing. I grew up drawing regularly, out of pleasure, and believe I can still do it with some degree of skill, but for two decades now I haven't had any enthusiasm to pick it up again. Perhaps people who agree with the quote are both talented at and enthusiastic about what they do.
epx 11y ago
Love what you do (easier then "do what you love").
- personlurking 11y ago
  I once had a psych professor who said he wasn't made to teach, in fact, he pretty much hated it. Since it came with the uni job, he said he used his knowledge of psychology to make himself enjoy it. On the flip side, sometimes I see a really happy person doing a "dead-end job", which also makes me wonder how much disposition plays into it.
leoc 11y ago
I don't think that's so bad: if you love photography you're likely to get at least some enjoyment from some of the other things on that list, like photo editing and messing with photo gear. And even if it's dull work you can console yourself that it's part of being a photographer, as opposed to just having to console yourself that you have your family, golf or a stiff drink waiting for you once you're finished for the day.

personlurking 11y ago

While living abroad, I met a photojournalist who made me want to get into his line of work. That is, until I asked him for a breakdown of what it entails. In short, his words reflected the pie chart you posted. I think it's also important to distinguish something one is talented at doing vs what one enjoys doing. I grew up drawing regularly, out of pleasure, and believe I can still do it with some degree of skill, but for two decades now I haven't had any enthusiasm to pick it up again. Perhaps people who agree with the quote are both talented at and enthusiastic about what they do.

epx 11y ago

Love what you do (easier then "do what you love").

personlurking 11y ago
I once had a psych professor who said he wasn't made to teach, in fact, he pretty much hated it. Since it came with the uni job, he said he used his knowledge of psychology to make himself enjoy it. On the flip side, sometimes I see a really happy person doing a "dead-end job", which also makes me wonder how much disposition plays into it.

leoc 11y ago

I don't think that's so bad: if you love photography you're likely to get at least some enjoyment from some of the other things on that list, like photo editing and messing with photo gear. And even if it's dull work you can console yourself that it's part of being a photographer, as opposed to just having to console yourself that you have your family, golf or a stiff drink waiting for you once you're finished for the day.