Everyone has a certain lifestyle in which they live. Let’s say you’ve always wanted to be a librarian so you can indulge your love of books, or maybe you’re the type who likes to party all night and you can see yourself working at a bar or club at night. Either way, choosing a lifestyle that suits your career instead of working against it has its benefits.
“Choose your lifestyle before you choose your career,” said Jourdan Auriannaa makeup enthusiast and content creator. She continued by asking the question: “Why make tons of money and not have time to have fun or vice versa?”
One woman said you can have the lifestyle you want if you adapt to your career.
Jourdan Aurianna, the owner of Jourdie Cosmeticstook to Tiktok to give some advice on how choosing a lifestyle before choosing your career could help you immensely. “Why would you want a surfing lifestyle when you’re stuck behind a desk in the middle of a city,” she asked.
Although Aurianna’s mantra sounds incredible in theory, it is unfortunately a privileged mindset. Not everyone has the luxury of understanding how they want to live before they start working. The same goes for exploring things like hobbies and interests. Most “lifestyles,” like “surfing,” as she mentioned in her video, require growing up in a family with disposable income so children can explore their interests.
Choosing a lifestyle-based career is a privilege that many underserved communities are not afforded.
Based on the most recent data16% of children in the United States live in poverty. That’s nearly 12 million children. Now consider this. According to a 2023 Loan Tree Survey, the average family that can afford extracurricular activities for their children spends $731 per child per year on these hobbies.
For most underserved communities, this is too high a cost when food security is at risk. Many children without the prospect of college will take whatever jobs they can after high school without thinking about how work hours will impact their preferred lifestyles.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statisticsthe average annual earnings for high school graduates without a college degree are $37,000. Which decomposes at approximately $712 in median weekly earnings. In the meantime, the Cost of living for the average household The expenses total $77,280. Let this disparity sink in for a second.
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For the lucky ones, choosing a career based on your preferred lifestyle can lead to greater job satisfaction.
In a perfect world, teenagers on the cusp of adulthood would have the luxury of choosing a career based on their hobbies and interests. Actually, Indeed even recommended truly consider personal interests when Trying to find a career trajectory for anyone who is struggling.
So, yes, Aurianna offers sound advice to anyone who has the time and grew up with the means to analyze how passion can inspire a fulfilling career. There’s no denying that if you love traveling, choosing a job that requires constant travel or can be done remotely is a wise choice. The same goes for anyone who wants to prioritize family over career. Teaching is a great option because it offers flexibility and a similar schedule to younger children.
Perhaps what makes an employee great at their job is not just the skill set they bring to the table, but the Passion they have for the career. While some will stick to what is safe for financial security and necessity, many others will go the Aurianna route and discover their passion first.
Sylvia Ojeda is an author with a decade of experience in novels and screenplays. It covers caring, relationships, culture and human interest topics.