10 Famous Creative Minds That Didn't Quit Their Day Jobs

Kurt Vonnegut worked at a car dealer after publishing his first novel, and Philip Glass worked as a plumber while crafting his music. So while you may be itching to ditch your 9 to 5, take a lesson from these legendary creatives and pursue your passions while still collecting a pay check.No matter what line of work you're in, chances are the daily grind of schlepping to work (even if it's just down the hall) and toiling away in an open office to do a job that doesn't exactly tickle your fancy every day is enough to stifle your more creative urges.Read Full Story Continue reading at 'Fast Company'

[ Fast Company | 2013-12-06 00:00:00 UTC ]

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