Is it possible to have two part time careers that generally demand a lot of working hours, such as a model and a lawyer?
I personally have always dreamed of becoming a lawyer until I eventually came to the realization that it would be too stressful for me to work as a lawyer full-time and I have always wanted to try modeling out because I think I would really enjoy it, as I absolutely love fashion but am not talented at creating or designing clothing.
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Michelle’s Answer
Ashley’s Answer
The most honest answer I can provide you is a mixed answer.
Technically, managing two part-time careers is possible. Your success in each one depends on your ability to manage your time and energy. At the same time, I wouldn't advise you to move forward with two part-time careers if it means sacrificing your happiness and well-being. It can be challenging to juggle life and one career, so it naturally becomes even more difficult to juggle two careers plus life.
I think at this point, you have a couple of options:
1. You can make a plan for how you're going to pursue both career aspirations. This plan should also consider your need for regular periods of rest and other needs you might have.
2. You can prioritize one path and pursue the other at a lower level. For example, if you feel stronger about becoming a lawyer, you could pursue that and focus on modeling as a side project or a hobby.
3. You can pick just one path to follow, and switch over if it turns out you're not enjoying it as much as you thought you would.
Remember, your dreams are completely valid and you deserve to go after them. At the same time, your well-being and happiness is also important, so whatever you chose to do, you should make sure that you're taking care of yourself along the way.
Good luck!
Layne’s Answer
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Emma’s Answer
I would be lying if I said it didn't test my patience at times. My best advice for pursuing multiple professional endeavors is to be very realistic with yourself about what that could look like. For example, think through some hard questions: Will I be able to travel for one career while still working for the other? Am I okay with spending my weekend/off hours doing my other job? Am I ok with sacrificing a social life in order to complete the duties I have signed up for? How will I carve out time for my physical and mental health? What does my budgeting look like taking on two career paths? (I.e. if you're doing both for the financial gains, at what point do you feel comfortable dropping one and focusing only on the other?)
Hope this helps! Sending you luck!
Kate’s Answer
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Michelle’s Answer
I would love to give you some advice on this subject, but ultimately you will have to make a career choice. The two fields of work that you've mentioned, Law and Modeling are not part time. They are not even nine to five jobs. They are both above and beyond careers, especially if you're fresh out of college or training. If you believe as you have stated that working as a lawyer full time is stressful, but want to do it part time, something that retired lawyers do way after they spend their life in their career, than working as a lawyer part time will also be stressful, too but almost impossible right out of law school which is about a 6 year course of study, than the bar exam. Trying modeling and being a professional model are also two different things. Yes, step into modeling and see how you like it. You just may want to do it full time.
A modeling career is not guaranteed, though. You will need to be available for however many hours a project takes and be able to travel to locations.
That all being said, let's see what your options are. You can decide to go to law school and become a lawyer. You can decide to pursue modeling and get training for whatever time period you need to get up to professional level. Do one of these or attempt to see how to do both part time.
Another option may be to consider work in fashion retail or training to be a model agent. Maybe you can blend your two interests somehow, but these are two fields of work that do not have much interactive play. Research what careers will allow you to go to an entry level position part time. If you go to college, the college guidance center will be most useful to you in obtaining information and guiding you to possible other options.
Your proactive decisions will make a good career happen for you. Your interests may stay the same or change, but there's always a way to work things out. I hope this was a bit informative and wish you all the best in whatever career you choose !
madhuri latha’s Answer
As for managing two careers, understand the expectations of both roles. Know what each job requires and make sure you have a strategy to meet those requirements. This way, you can successfully juggle both careers.
Daisy’s Answer
1) Balancing Distinct Careers is Challenging: In my case, managing two distinct roles is hard and time-consuming. The skillsets and demands of my full-time job and my side hustle are different yet complementary. I've found that having two careers that are too distinct from each other can lead to burnout and a struggle to excel in either area.
2) Look for Complementary Roles: If you're passionate about pursuing multiple interests, consider choosing careers that complement each other. For example, my reading and reviewing books on career growth and self-help align with my professional responsibilities, creating synergy between the two roles.
3) Consider Your Long-term Goals: What do you truly want to achieve in your career? If either modeling or law aligns more closely with your long-term goals, it might be best to focus on that path. Trying to excel in two very different fields could spread your efforts thin and hinder your progress in both.
4) Think About Burnout: From my experience, burnout is a real concern. The stress and exhaustion of trying to keep up with two demanding roles can impact both your professional and personal life.
Amalya’s Answer
Good luck in choosing the right career path.