Why you should not turn your hobby into work

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Consider this argument (in title above) as a rebuttal to the oft-cited point that "Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a single day in your life' (allegedly by Confucius or Mark Twain)

See also how this guy put it HERE:  “I enjoy playing the piano and also my other hobbies such as playing the guitar, skateboarding and BMX riding, but for me, these activities are a way to escape and de-stress, so I would rather not turn it into a career.”

A hobby, by definition, is supposed to be something you pursue outside of your job for relaxation.

Of course, you can have hobbies that are mentally or physically challenging, such as chess or hiking. However, a hobby is no longer a hobby once you add a price tag and start to sell your wares to consumers. That is a job. 

As this became my full-time career, the work, despite being aligned with my areas of interest and skill, lost the fun factor that motivated me in the beginning.

Qn: 'Salary is everything when choosing a career today.' Do you agree? (CJC Promos 2022)