I know what I want to do...But how?

Question

I know what I want to do, play music, and teach music. Be involved in music. I want to get a second Bachelor's degree in Piano performance.

However, there are a couple of things blocking me from this.

1) I don't have the finances to go back to school and teach full-time.
2) I just got a really good job offer for nearly twice my current salary. (Which would help me advance in a carreer I don't want)

But...I've been an administrative assistant for 3 years now and don't want to continue. I have started teaching piano part-time and I really wanted to build up enough students to eventually quit, sooner than later. I have started a band that I love.

This job offer came out of the blue. I'm just not sure whether or not to take it because it means I have to postpone my plan. Should I just take it and hold off on my life? Or should I decline and just start living what I want to do now?

I know that teaching piano and being in a band won't make me the big bucks neccesarily, and I could make more money now to save for college. Just some thoughts.

Answer 1

You answered your own question, the job can do any number of things for you. With the money from a very good paying job, You may have to set your musical ambitions back for a while. Being able to pay the bills and teach piano while getting secure financially, lets you do more when you go back to school and teach and be in a band. Lack of proper funds just makes everything harder to do and can be frustrating which makes some things unachievable.

Answer 2

I think you need to do what you want. Even if teaching and being in a band doesn't make u big bucks...do/would you feel fulfilled? Do you feel fulfilled and whole now with your current job or do you dread getting up and going? Just do what you feel you need to do for yourself. Think about what would make you happiest...having a job you love and that is rewarding or having a job that makes you money, but you hate. Good luck whichever path you may choose. God bless you.