I am currently a nationwide contractor.I make 55k a year.I like my job alot but i dont love it.I love doing car audio and video.I have done it for about 5 years as a hobby.I have worked on alot of peoples cars.I am unsure about makeing the career change because i am only 24 years old.So i dont know if its just my young age wanting to give up a good career to chase after what i think is fun.I am ex army for 4 years if that helps
2006-12-05 10:23:31 · 8 answers · asked by Warren J 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Start by talking with some folks in that field. There are car/audio places all around. Ask them about the business, what they like/don't like. Get a feel for if they just do it for fun or if they do really well (word it a little differently).
This should give you some more ideas as to whether to continue on it as a hobby or whether to try it full time. You might also see about starting at one of those places, just for the experience and exposure to the business environment.
As a business owner (if you wanted to go that route in your career change), you'll want to be aware of all the other "parts" of running a business.
Also, ask yourself if the career change doesn't work, would you be able to go back to the contractor position.
Weigh these items and I think you'll have an answer. Good luck!
2006-12-05 10:29:15 · answer #1 · answered by Yada Yada Yada 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You should persue your hobby as a caraeer with one condition which is if yoiu can earn enough money to support your living. For the start, you might earn less but as the years gone by usually you earn more.
You also need to look into the future as well and see where you might be at after 5 or 10 years (this is very hard). I believe car audio and video market will increase in the future.
2006-12-05 10:41:07 · answer #2 · answered by alim495 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
' Pursue '. I think you're doing really fine. I'd think about it if I were you. Ex army, you'd think that'd instill discipline but ... I don't know about the Army these days. It's more the individual. Maybe always has been. Try doing it on the side a little and see where it goes. Being jobless, on the street, is no fun. I'm not saying you. But it happens. Just remember; Success is never final, failure, never fatal. It's courage, that counts.
2006-12-05 10:27:25 · answer #3 · answered by vanamont7 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-18 08:02:09 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would try to do your hobby on the side - if you love it that much - it shouldn't be a problem - once you get better at it - the money might be there. Don't leave a sure thing unless you have your job lined up.
2006-12-05 10:28:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I were you I'd save alot of back-up money first for a few years, then pursue, my "hobby". And be sure to be conservative with my money. If it works out with your "hobby job" then keep on going. but if it doesn't go as you planned get a new job that is like your old one.
2006-12-05 10:29:16 · answer #6 · answered by ohheyhihello. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make the change , u only live once. there is always a better open door out there for ya.
Salute for the Army....great job.
2006-12-05 10:26:14 · answer #7 · answered by sunflare63 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep your job. You can always go back and do your hobby.
2006-12-05 10:31:23 · answer #8 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋