Introduction
Should I follow my passion or choose a high-paying job? This is one of the most common dilemmas students face. A 2022 LinkedIn survey revealed that 63% of professionals feel disengaged at work due to lack of passion. Let’s decode the right balance.
The 3P Model: Passion, Proficiency, Pay
- Passion – What you love to do
- Proficiency – What you are good at
- Pay – What the world will pay for
The ideal career lies in the intersection.
Case Study: Nisha’s Dilemma
Nisha loved art but enrolled in engineering under pressure. By final year, she was unhappy and struggling. Through SR Foundation’s counselling, she took a design aptitude test and pursued UI/UX Design. Today, she works with an MNC and runs an art page with 100K followers.
The 3P Model: Passion, Proficiency, Pay
- Gallup found that only 21% of employees globally are engaged at work.
- Professionals who align passion with career report 2.5x higher job satisfaction.
How to Find Your Passion?
- Explore interests through internships or volunteering.
- Take psychometric assessments like DMIT, MBTI.
- Reflect on what excites you and energizes you.
Action Plan
- Map your strengths and interests.
- Speak to mentors and professionals.
- Explore side gigs to test the waters.
- Don’t fear unconventional paths – they often lead to fulfilling careers.
Conclusion
At SR Foundation, we help you discover not just a job, but a joyful journey. Passion and success are not opposites – they can go hand-in-hand.
