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At what age did you figure out what you wanted to do for a living? And how did you do that?

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StrayTom · 41-45, M
There are many things I've wanted to do for a living and many things I've done for a living. I'm working on doing what I want for a living, although an aspiring musician is a risky move. Playing and creating music is quite different than what I went to college for at an early age, IT/IS technical support...

I'm currently 36 years old and reconsidering my occupation as an IT support technician. Due to health reasons, I need to work from home. I've been unable to land another work from home gig doing tech support (which I started while still in high school with my own business). I'm also of a creative nature, runs in the family all over the place. Each of my family members is an artist of at least one variety. I've always wanted to focus on music; only now at this age am I taking it seriously again. The last time I played music with aspirations was also back in high school.

In summary, I pretty much knew from about age 16 or so what I wanted to do. Both in reality and in an ideal world. I never considered being a musician to be practical, until now.
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@StrayTom I agree. I wish music nowadays was the same as it was back then
@SW-User You can always find it.
StrayTom · 41-45, M
@SW-User I'm down to try creating some new songs using old school/basic instruments and vocals. Good old multi-track recording FTW.
StrayTom · 41-45, M
@PhoenixPhail You sure can. I've been learning some of my favorite songs on guitar lately. Really enjoying the process, and getting better!