Friday espresso: How Much Is Your Passion Worth?
Feb 21, 2025 1:01 am
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How Much Is Your Passion Worth?
For years, I chased higher salaries, better benefits, and the “ideal” job. I had 8 jobs in 7 years—before job-hopping became a trend! My career choices were logical:
✅ Higher pay, better perks
✅ A reputable company name
✅ A clear career trajectory
WHY did I Detour from a Seemingly Thriving Career Path
After my 7th job I did something unexpected—I voluntarily took a pay cut to pursue something that I felt CONNECTED.
Back then, people kept asking me, “What’s your passion?” And honestly, I couldn’t answer. Passion seemed like such a BIG word.
But when I finally took the leap—choosing work that felt fulfilling, even without the highest salary—I discovered what passion really meant. More importantly, I learned what I was willing to trade off for it. And despite starting from scratch again, I was ready to work hard for it.
WHAT is the Cost of Chasing Your Passion
The first thing was definitely to trade off salary and benefits for something more meaningful!
I was required to step into an unknown space where I wasn’t an expert but was eager to learn and this means I had to work harder than ever before to make it work!
That decision led me to a 30-year career doing what I love and building MQ Training Coaching Consulting, which has thrived for 20 years!
HOW I Built a Passion-Driven Career
Every challenge made it worth it.
Think about it —
👉 Are you trading your happiness for a paycheck?
👉 Or are you willing to take a leap for something that truly excites you?
Of course, the ideal scenario is having both passion and financial success—but it starts with being honest about what matters most. It means asking ourselves: What do I really want, and what am I willing to trade off to get it?. In hindsight, maybe that’s why I had 8 jobs in 7 years!
International Women's Day is coming up! As we reflect on trade-offs and building fulfilling careers, how can we start to recognize the changing roles of women in the workplace—and find better ways to balance life and work?
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That’s the espresso, keep the momentum! ☕
Stay caffeinated & curious!
Koo Lily
l Founder of mq Training Coaching Consulting l
Leadership Coach l Change Facilitator l Speaker l
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