I work full-time as a project manager in a decent-paying job that I currently don’t mind, but I sometimes worry about job security or long-term burnout.
I enjoy going to the gym and I’ve been thinking about doing my Personal Training qualifications as a backup option.
My thinking is:
I wouldn’t necessarily use it straight away
It would just be something I could fall back on if I ever lost my job or wanted a change
Or potentially do part-time alongside my main job
I’ve read mixed things about PT careers (self-employed, rent to gyms, unstable income, etc.), so I’m not planning to switch careers immediately — more just getting qualified for optionality.
Is this a sensible idea, or am I overthinking / wasting time and money on it?
Would appreciate honest opinions, especially from people in fitness or who’ve done similar career backups.