Comments on: The Professional Dabbler: Are You One?

By: Indianapolis SEO

Indianapolis SEO — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:41:51 +0000

I just want to value who I am over what I am. I will, and I hope you will too.
Great Posting.

By: Definition

Definition — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:39:48 +0000

Great posting.I try to let myself be guided by what i am interested in, and what i can learn or use, and not what i am trained to do.

By: Noclegi Gory Klodzka

Noclegi Gory Klodzka — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:50:53 +0000

I'm affraid I might be one. I often do things just to some extent and as soon as I hit a problem I just give up or stick to the tested, less effective methods. It's terrible for my productivity.

By: Brazilian Swimsuits

Brazilian Swimsuits — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 14:49:57 +0000

I'm a dabbler! I own a Brazilian Bikini site and a few others that are unrelated. I like too many things to give all my time to one. I don't think that keeps me from being a professional though. I take everything I do very seriously. Thought provoking!!!

By: Erin

Erin — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 20:12:24 +0000

Thank you for this posting — I to have dabbled in this and that. Though I do have a professional resume that can catapult me into a number of different career paths; at my heart I am not those jobs or job titles. I dabble in finding what's next for me constantly. There is nothing wrong with this, but I too have felt badly about it and looked down upon myself for my insistence on exploration. I've even had others look down upon me (perhaps because I allowed it). I like how you talk about it in terms of a respectable life, and the reasons why we feel bad about it are just because our culture wants to label and measure.

By: skShaD

skShaD — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 05:42:10 +0000

What makes me happy? – My online work and freedom that I have. This is so amazing – to wake up every morning without thinking that you need somewhere to escape, to travel on public transport, before and after the evening sit in a tiny office, and so day after day, year after year … Actually – everyone chooses their own destiny, but I do not know, I have no words, yet the reality is deceitful, but online there is no bosses, and do not need anyone to obey.

By: Slingshot

Slingshot — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 09:28:22 +0000

We have the same views. Practicality in all aspects. I act like a doctor sometimes because I often suggest healing that I know really heals (like using herbs instead of the traditional chemical medicines), I read books and it makes me look like a teacher..LOL. In totality, I am practical but I am not pushing myself to be somebody because I know I am not.

By: Rose

Rose — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 22:55:56 +0000

I think women that are so called dabblers are idealistic and creative. I was ashamed of my dabbling. Over the years, I've acquired much knowledge and claim to be an entrepreneur if asked.

By: freestyles

freestyles — Fri, 08 May 2009 11:36:50 +0000

This is really very interesting read, keep posts like this one coming, you impress me all the time!

Emma

By: Janet

Janet — Mon, 04 May 2009 11:25:10 +0000

It's important to realize the difference between “what I am” and “what I do”. You may work as a lawyer, a planner, a designer, but are much more than that, and so are other people. Most people in our culture dabble at some times and into some interests and delve into others – and maybe that delving doesn't last for years. Many delve while learning a new skill or exploring a new interest, then move on.
The challenge respecting gaining employment with another is really outcome and attitude, whether in “permanent” jobs or one-of projects. If you have a record of timely completion of projects and an attitude that respects the needs of the team or client and your responsibility in meeting your mandate, there will be little chance of being a flight risk unless the job is actually unsuitable for you anyway. If you want to be engaged in creative production, perhaps you will “fly” from sitting at a reception desk (as an example only) because your own needs are not being met. On the other hand, if the rest of your time is fulfilling and productive, and you love meeting new people, you may actually enjoy doing a job that does not fit into your published description of “you are” or “you do” as a means to an end, either financial or because your studio time is solitary.
Being an Artist differs from “I'm artistic” and garners much respect and interest. Keep doing; keep being.