What do you do for a living?

Hmm. Marketable skills. In college and before, I was told it's impossible to make a living as a performing musician, so I'd better get a music education degree. (The only other possible choice for a young musician in 1980.) So, I taught orchestra for 16 years, thinking that was all there was. I really enjoyed teaching, but hated the politics in public schools, particularly in my last district. It took three years to realize I was working in an emotionally toxic environment, and another 5 to work up the guts to leave. Fast forward to now-I'm making my living teaching privately, playing cello (most of the time for pay-not much, but pay!), and running a music business. By the way, I have no formal training for any of this. I probably wouldn't be able to do this without my college courses and years of teaching experence, but this is much closer to my "dream" job than I ever thought possible while in college. It's not necessarily as secure financially, but that peace of mind that comes from doing what you love is worth a lot! I'm all for following your dreams!