It may seem like I'm unsuccessful because I'm a barista, but I love the job. It pays my bills, and I get to explore my passions.

• 01/23/2025, 6:09 AM
• businessinsider.com

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Last year, I quit my longtime barista job to pursue full-time freelance writing. My dream has always been to be a writer, so I thought leaving my survival job was the right step toward achieving that goal.