It's no secret that it can be all too easy to fall into the nine-to-five rat race.

Since we were young, the adult figures in our lives told us we needed a steady job with regular, fixed hours.

As they gave their unsolicited input, you were able to read between the lines: put your passions aside and get a real job.

This advice had the reverse effect on me and instead, I found myself resenting the normal work-life I was meant to strive towards.

I had an impressive resume, colleagues who respected me, and certifications to vouch for my credibility.

Yet I was unfulfilled...