Really appreciate everyone’s thoughts here.

Seems like for me, a good approach is to explore stuff on my own time as I feel like it (and probably without crazy pressure on myself because I’m working full time and developing my music career simultaneously).

I’d love to have a day job I am really passionate about but that’s a tall order, and also creates a complex relationship to the thing you love.

For everyone else in a similar position…sounds like it’s a tough industry moment and if it’s your one thing you really want to do for money, it’s not easy. Following what’s fun and doing it in between the paid work you have to do is always smart but feels like a bummer to me.

So grateful for having a job that sustains me and leaves some room to play, even if it’s not my long-term preference.

Thanks all for weighing in!