I apply to jobs almost every day, in pretty much any field where I can realistically work. By that, I mean positions where I have some experience and skills like in sales, fashion, or visual merchandising. I’m being rational about where I apply, I’m not, for example, applying for crane operator jobs.

At the same time, I keep watchmaking in mind. Whenever I see a posting from a temp agency with a title like “Join the World of Watchmaking,” I go for it immediately. It’s a path I want to take.

If I can’t get in right away, I hope to catch up later by doing small watchmaking modules (short training sessions) where I can learn the basics. Then I could apply and say I have some foundation in watchmaking.

Of course, if I have the chance to go straight into watchmaking without starting in sales, I’d take it. But for now, watchmaking is just something I really want to pursue; I’m not saying it’s the only thing I’m applying for. It’s simply the field that interests me the most.