P assion Is a Journey

When we were kids, we had a catalog of possible professions. From doctors and pilots to astronauts and ministers. As a kid, I chose to be an astronaut because I wanted to see outer space and the stars.

When I reached junior high, my dream shifted to becoming a doctor. I thought being a doctor was noble because you could heal the sick. Plus, I was influenced by family members working in the healthcare field.

Then, in high school, my passion shifted again when my parents bought me a Playstation 2. I spent hours playing it, and while playing GTA San Andreas, I thought, “Wow, it’s amazing that people made a game this complex and fun!” That’s when I got interested in becoming a game developer. I discovered the term “programmer” and realized that’s what I wanted to be—to create games.

In college, I dove deep into game development. I joined the game development community, participated in competitions, and made game development my final project.

Me and my final project

However, my first job didn’t land me in game development but as an IT staff. My task was to develop websites, which made me relearn web technologies I had touched in college. Surprisingly, I enjoyed it.

Today, I’m still passionate about my role as a web developer.

Looking back, I realize my passions have evolved. It doesn’t mean I failed to find my passion; rather, I’ve successfully explored different passions.

Finding your passion is a never-ending journey. Right now, I’m a web developer at an e-commerce company, but who knows? In the future, I might discover a new career that excites me. The key is to stay open.

What if career paths aren’t just about going up, but also moving sideways?

This article is part of the 30 Day Writing Challenge. I’ll challenge myself to write whatever comes to mind.