“After 7 years working in IT, like what seemed an eternity, I had no passion for it and didn’t motivate me. I wasn’t excited to wake up in the morning to go to work and I had no desire to learn new things and improve myself. In IT it’s all rules and procedures, there’s no room for creativity.
So I took a pay cut to become a writer. Writing is something that I liked. Also, I miss using the right side of my brain (creativity). Throughout my life, my passion has always been football, movies, and writing.
I’m too old for sports now, not good looking enough to be an actor, but I can write.
When the boss asked me how serious I am with this career change, I replied, “I’m taking a pay cut to have this job, leaving my old comfort zone. How much more serious can I be?
I told him that if I improve my writing and I deserve it, then give me a raise.
After 4 months on the job, I got promoted to Senior Writer. So far the job hasn’t been a bed of roses, but I’m much happier now”.
Photostory by Mushamir Mustafa
