Knitting Was My Dream… Until It Became My Job: A Real Talk Storytime

Описание: Ever wonder what it’s really like to land a knitting dream job? In this video, I’m sharing the real talk storytime of how I turned my hobby into a career as a knitting/DIY/craft book assistant editor, why the reality didn’t match my expectations, why I decided to quit, and what I learned along the way. If you’re turning your passion into a business or debating a creative career in knitting, this cautionary tale is for you!

Chapters (Timestamps)
0:00 Intro – Why I’m spilling the tea on my knitting dream job
0:26 My Knitting Obsession Begins
1:00 Interning at Vogue Knitting – Cold-messaging my way into the industry
2:55 Book Publishing – Exploring the craft book world in NYC
3:44 Landing the Craft Editor Role – Finally achieving my knitting career goal
4:50 The Downside of My “Dream Job” – Low pay, burnout, and long commutes
6:04 Losing My Love of Knitting – When passion becomes work
6:50 Why I Quit – The turning point and decision to walk away
7:15 Final Thoughts & Lessons

Key Takeaways:
The path from enthusiastic knitter to professional knitting editor
The unexpected downsides of working in craft publishing
How burnout and low pay impacted my dream job
Tips for anyone debating making your hobby a career

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