As a group tech lead at Yelp and a dance fitness instructor at Rangeela Dance Company, I lead multiple engineering teams to deliver technical solutions during the day. By night, I switch gears to…

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Code Like A Girl

Balancing a full-time job with personal passions is possible and rewarding. Clear communication, compartmentalizing work and personal life, and the motivation derived from both roles can enhance professional and personal growth. Pursuing hobbies like teaching dance can recharge and bring fulfillment, complementing one's career rather than compromising it.

Is Thriving in a 9–5 Job While Pursuing Passions Possible?

The only correct answer is “depends”.
Do you have the energy to spend another 6 hours after 8 hours of work, working on a side project and be persistent at it?

IMHO opinion you should pick one, what is the point of thriving in a 9-5 job if it’s not your passion job, and you will at some point quit when/if your passion project lifts off. This is of course if by passion you mean something productive.

This feels extremely similar to, “Can we do a part time job while in college?”. It depends man, it depends. Especially on how similar your job and passion are to each other.