If you're like me, you have two jobs. One that pays for bills and food, and one that you absolutely love. For now, maybe your second job only gives you satisfaction out of life with little money. That's ok. Even if you don't get much or any money from it yet, it's still worth it if it makes your life enjoyable.
For me, I'm a Media Planner. If you don't know what that is (I didn't until I got the job), it's basically planning out advertising campaigns and handling budgets. Not the most exciting, I know. But I'm good at math so I can make it work. I have been at this job for a bit over a year now, and I didn't think I would still need to be. I imagined at this point, I would be able to be a musician full time. But my job takes more work than I thought it would. A lot of late nights take the time and energy away from my music, and, well, here I am.
Nowadays, I'm able to manage my time better. Even if I get off work really late, I still make the time to work on my music in some way. Although it's not my preferred thing to do, I'm blessed to have a job at all. As terrible as the pandemic has been for many, I'm able to work from home; Which has allowed me more time for my second job.
There's no shame in having another job. I don't need music to make money, which makes it less stressful for me. I'm able to just focus on the art of it. Someday I'll be able to commit to music full time. There are so many areas I want to work in. From producing to performing to running a business, I want to do it all. For anyone reading, it's never too late to make your passion your full time.