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I struggled with this a lot since the mainstream advice is to follow your passion and you will never have to "work" another day. While this may be true for some people, a lot of things we do for fun don't necessarily lead to a decent income.
If you have a clear passion and you want a career out of it, by all means go for it. This is more for people like myself who don't hate what they do but feel pressured to find a job they're passionate about. I used to think I need to switch careers because while my job isn't horrible it isn't the most exciting thing either and I certainly wouldn't do it for free.
If you're not too excited about your job, look at what it DOES offer you. It might have a lot of perks you've overlooked. A flexible schedule. Smart co-workers you enjoy working with. Management that trusts you with no micromanaging. A work from home environment or an easy commute. A great work-life balance culture.
All of which lead to a low-stress environment. And this will allow you enough energy to focus on your passions outside of work without having to figure out how to monetize them.
Voila, I now love my job.
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