In my family, there was one option upon graduating high school; get into a trade and hold that job until you die.
We didn’t get to explore different career options or dream up the possibility of having a task we loved.
This is probably why I wound up reconsidering my skills at the ripe old age of 60. You see, for most of my life I had absolutely enjoyed writing, but I don’t think that I ever really considered how much I appreciate the task when I was doing assignments in school. Now I know, I love writing… but I am only interested in writing about heating, cooling, and ventilation solutions. I come from a long line of heating, cooling, and air quality control specialists, so I know everything there is to know about indoor air temperature control units, indoor air quality, and HVAC maintenance. I have been working in the heating, cooling, and ventilation field for over 20 years at this point. However, it was only last month that I realized I could combine my interest in writing and heating, cooling, and ventilation equipment to form a whole new career. It all started when the local senior community board put out a call for contributing authors for the homeownership section. I sent them a few short pieces about the importance of properly maintaining and servicing your heating, cooling, and ventilation system with seasonal changes. Apparently, local seniors really enjoyed the information about modern heating, cooling, and air quality control. The next thing I knew, the board was asking me to be a professional contributor to inform readers about modern indoor air temperature control processes. I never once dreamed of being a writer.