The second anything becomes a job, it loses some of what makes it enjoyable. When you "have" to go do something, even though you're not in the mood/sick/whateve

The second anything becomes a job, it loses some of what makes it enjoyable. When you "have" to go do something, even though you're not in the mood/sick/whatever it's not fun anymore. The advantage people with hobbies have, is that then can pause their hobby at any time and come back to it when they feel like it. If it's your job, you've got to be there doing it. Everyone loves sex, but most people don't want to be in porn. The job that I want has nothing to do with what I'm doing at the job. It's a collection of things that make my lifestyle of choice possible, and job requirements that allow me to feel comfortable that I'm performing well and not likely to get fired. At the same time, I understand there's going to be plenty of times where I'm competing with some Ash Ketchum type (to be, the very best, like no one ever was) who REALLY cares about the job on a different level. That's fine. If they want the eager guy, they'll take him. If they think my skills work better, they'll pick me. Get a marketable set of skills, truly understand what they are, and then you'll be fine with jobs.