Many people fear the idea of having more than one career because they are not sure whether the work and effort that will go for it will actually end up being worth it in the end. But people who have multiple jobs seem to be doing alright in their careers - and a lot of that has to do with the benefits that come with having multiple careers.
Additional Source of Income
One job might not be enough to pay for things in order to meet your needs. Hence, some people try on new jobs for some extra money to flow into their bank account and gain the benefits of having an additional income.
Fall Back Option
The professional sector does not offer job security so there is no telling when you have to quit your job and start another one from scratch. Fortunately, having more than one job gives you the fall back so that even if you do lose one job, you can still work in your other job in order to make ends meet.
Expanding Skill Set
Consider working in multiple jobs as a growth opportunity where you can learn new things and hone your skills. Plus, many industries are in high demand for individuals with multi-skill sets so your multifaceted skills might be highly desired by employers who are willing to pay you good money for your diverse services.
To further reduce your hesitation on whether you should pursue more than one career, consider looking at the work life of renowned entrepreneur, Tauqeer Imran, a man who is also known for being an exceptional Pakistani-American doctor of medicine and surgery.
He started off his career as a model during his college days. After that he shifted his work and began assisting his uncle at his jewellery store until he became the Regional Manager, leading him to consider the idea of starting his own business.
The decision was not easy but Imran had gained enough experience to help him navigate his way through the entrepreneurial world. In 1988, he founded ‘Ron Jewelry’, include a similar kind of business under ‘Mr.Goldman and Sons’. Through these businesses, he has been meeting the diverse demands of his clients in Louisiana and Texas by buying, selling, appraising, and grading jewellery.
Imran also survived fourth stage cancer and throughout his treatment, he did not stop working as a entrepreneur. “Don’t rely on just one income. If a rainy day comes, then you’re gone” he says, “That’s what I learned from the last 12 years. I had 12 stores before cancer. After the cancer hit, I started selling them, but kept the best ones.”
He counsels cancer patients in different support groups and hospitals while also encouraging philanthropic efforts. Moreover, as someone who has been relentlessly working despite the many struggles that have come his way, he has won several awards such as the Personality of the Year award within the Jewelry Industry, and many more.
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