Since 2009, I have been working full-time in accounting.
Sometimes, I dream of having more time for my passion. The struggle to balance my full-time job and my creative passion is real. It’s not just about finding the time but also about the mental and emotional energy required for both. Nevertheless, I often wonder whether, if I had a steady salary and didn’t have to go to work in a broadly defined finance world, I would use the time given to me as I dream. I doubt it. The truth is that I would like to be more efficient in spending my time. I want to devote most of my spare time to creating. Still, it does not work as I would like it to work. What do I mean?
I mean, I cannot force creativity in my heart, mind, and soul. In my case, the most fantastic ideas appear in the most unexpected moments (e.g., before sleeping, while in the toilet, or while walking and doing street photography).
I would love to make up ideas for my creative activity each hour. Still, it does not work like that. My office work generally does not help me in my creative activity. After coming back from the office, I am simply tired. Still, there is one tremendous advantage of having a separate source of income than broadly defined art, with street photography at the forefront. Thanks to working in accounting, I have artistic independence. That’s why I plan to stick to my work in finance for as long as possible. I do not plan to change anything. Even if it consumes a lot of time and energy, I still believe mixing my office job with my creative activity makes sense.
Thanks to working in accounting, I do not think about money and my potential clients’ expectations of my photos. My ultimate aspiration is to be able to fully immerse myself in my creative activity and to be able to create without the burden of financial concerns. I wish you, my Dear Friend, to refrain from bothering with money while creating and to have as much time as possible for your artistic passion.
