Topic 140: Pursuing Your Passion vs. Financial Stability

A1-A2 (Beginner-Elementary)

1. What does it mean to pursue your passion?

2. Why do people follow their dreams or passions?

3. What is financial stability?

4. Why is it important to have a stable income?

5. Do you think it’s possible to have both passion and financial stability?

6. What kind of job would you like to have? Why?

7. Do you think it is okay to follow your passion if it doesn’t make a lot of money?

8. What is the difference between doing something you love and doing something for money?

9. How do you feel when you can’t do the things you love because of money problems?

10. What do you think is more important: doing what you love or making money? Why?

11. How can people find a balance between passion and earning money?

12. Do you think it’s better to have a job that makes you happy or one that pays well?

13. How do you feel about taking a job just for the money, even if it’s not something you enjoy?

14. What would you do if your passion was not profitable?

15. Do you think people should always choose a stable job over following their passion?

16. How can someone turn their passion into a profitable career?

B1-B2 (Intermediate-Upper Intermediate)

17. Why do some people choose financial stability over pursuing their passion?

18. What are some benefits of pursuing your passion even if it doesn’t bring in a lot of money?

19. How can you find a job that combines both passion and financial stability?

20. Do you think people can have both a successful career and a happy personal life? Why?

21. What challenges do people face when they want to follow their passion but need financial stability?

22. How do you think society views people who follow their passion without worrying about money?

23. Do you think pursuing a passion can ever lead to financial success? Why or why not?

24. How do you decide whether to take a job you love or one that pays well?

25. What kind of support do people need when they want to pursue a passion but are worried about money?

26. How can someone balance the need for money with the desire to do something they love?

27. What role does risk-taking play in choosing between passion and financial stability?

28. What can happen to people who choose financial stability over passion in the long term?

29. How does pursuing your passion impact your work-life balance?

30. How do you feel about people who follow their passion even if it’s not financially successful?

31. What are some ways to make your passion a financially stable career?

32. How do you think personal values influence the decision between passion and financial stability?

C1-C2 (Advanced-Proficient)

33. What are the long-term personal and societal effects of choosing financial stability over pursuing one’s passion?

34. How does the idea of pursuing your passion conflict with the economic pressures of modern society?

35. In what ways can pursuing a passion contribute to personal fulfillment and well-being, despite financial instability?

36. How can the pursuit of financial stability limit personal creativity or innovation?

37. What is the role of financial independence in enabling people to pursue their passions without external pressures?

38. How do cultural norms and expectations influence the balance between passion and financial security?

39. How can someone successfully transition from a financially stable career to one that aligns with their passion?

40. What are the risks and rewards of pursuing a passion as a full-time career, especially in creative fields?

41. How does the gig economy influence the decision between passion and financial stability?

42. What role does personal branding play in turning passion into a profitable career?

43. How does entrepreneurship offer a solution for balancing passion and financial stability?

44. What ethical considerations arise when choosing between passion-driven work and a financially stable, but potentially unethical, job?

45. How can education and career development support individuals in finding a balance between their passion and financial needs?

46. What are some of the financial challenges faced by people who pursue careers in passion-driven industries like the arts or social work?

47. How do changing societal values, such as sustainability and well-being, influence the decision between pursuing passion and financial stability?

48. What role do government policies, such as subsidies or grants, play in helping individuals pursue their passions without financial risks?