Why you should not turn your hobby into work

A hobby, by definition, is supposed to be something you pursue outside of your job for relaxation. PHOTO: PIXABAY
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During a holiday dinner party, the host suggested we each share a significant moment from the year.

As one woman talked about how her pottery class had allowed her to explore her creative side, another cheekily said, referring to a global online marketplace: “Oh, you could totally open up an Etsy shop and sell your work.”

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