I am currently at a career crossroad. After merely two years full-timing in a deskbound job, I have realised that it isn’t for me. The 9-5 and Monday to Friday grind has proved to me that this is not the life I foresee myself being able to tolerate.

For some context, I am a creative, working in a design company that designs for the interior design industry. I acknowledge that I am privileged to be able to do the work that I do, because it is rare to be able to get paid a decent wage as a designer/illustrator and I do not have to worry about having to pay my bills.

I used to associate that to being successful as I’ve always assumed that it would be difficult and almost impossible for me to find a stable full time job as a creative in Singapore. However after being desk bound and having to stare at a screen all day has really made me depressed and unmotivated in life and am willing to take a pay cut just to get out of this mundane grind. I know I am only able to express these sentiments because of how fortunate I am.

Am looking to get in touch with any Baristas out there who might have any advice on how I should get started. I’ve looked through the skills future courses available but would like to seek out more alternatives first before I jump the gun. I am also spending a month’s sabbatical in Melbourne and would love to know if anyone has any barista courses there that they could recommend! 🙂

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