So whyyyy, Heather, would you want to get into a risky, unstable job? Well, dad and everyone else I've talked to, I'm glad you asked.
It makes me happy.
Simple as that! Why do something that doesn't make you happy? That is an even better question. I thought about it a lot yesterday after hearing of a friend who hates their job, can barely pay for their living conditions, and yet cannot afford to switch up their careers. They are stuck, and that scares me to death. The thought of not being able to change your situation sounds similar to a prison sentence (minus the cable television).
Then I thought about the past things I did that everyone told me not to. Granted I'm 21 so there is not a long list here but regardless... it'll begin to add up.
- Selling my car: Everyone said I wouldn't be able to - that I couldn't find a buyer in this "dead market". I listed it anyways.... and by list, I mean I posted that baby on every site possible. And guess what, It sold.
- Buying a car: Everyone said "Don't get a two seater... you'll only regret it." Fine, maybe I will... but it's my car, my choice. I bought the two seater. Haven't regretted it yet (ok, maybe a little when I can't find room for my shoe boxes.... lol)
- Getting a manual transmission: Now this aspect I faced the most opposition on. "Don't do it!" "In this traffic!? Youre crazy!" "Let me know when you want to sell it after the first month..." and on and on they went. I bought it. And I FREAKING LOVE IT.
- Don't quit your desk Job: .... to be continued.
So, as the list shows, I've reached yet another cross-roads. Do what people think is best or do what I think will make me happy? It's risky - to "do my own thing" so to speak... but, like they say, with great risk comes great reward and the potential for great loss. As I see it, I've got nothing to lose and the world to gain! ....for now at least. Better risk it all before I have a mortgage and a full-time career.
Whose with me!? Live it up! You've only got one life.... make it yours and not anyone elses. I'll leave you with this quote: "Quit living as if the purpose of life is to arrive safely at death..."
Gotta do what makes you happy! And big deal, a slow market right now, it won't always be though. Real estate always has its highs and lows. Go for it!