/biz/ - Business & Finance

[Anonymous No.1519522]

Is it uncommon for sucessful people in business and industry to transition into an artistic career (writing, film, etc.)?

I am studying engineering because I value economic freedom and security. But still I dream of someday working with my passion™ when I have the economic means.

I guess I'm just looking for some inspirational examples. Shane Carruth for instance is a software enginner turned filmmaker with his acclaimed sci-fi debut "Primer".

In a general sense this thread is about balancing work against hobbies and other interests.

[Anonymous No.1519526]

>>1519522
As long as you don't get into a research-specific career. I'm in DevOps and it changes every 3 fucking years so my spare time has to be spent learning coding/products/deployment technology when all I want to do is write shitty stories. Nearly impossible to get into a fun mindset right after work when you know you're supposed to be studying more work.

[Anonymous No.1519545]

>>1519522
>im studying engineering because I value economic freedom and security

good to have high expectations at least, keeps you sane

[Anonymous No.1519552]

>>1519522
>But still I dream of someday working with my passion™ when I have the economic means.

i'm studying computer engineering

i want to do freelance work and bounce around from company to company for a few years

save a lot

never have any kids

become FI at like 40 or something, maybe earlier if i shack up with a girl who's also about that DIINK

and then i'll just make music on my computer and make video games from home