Boating can be wonderfull. Or it can be a way of making a living. The two do not necessarily mix - they can for some people sometimes, but they may not.
Payed
work is payed
work. It is not about fun. It is about qualifications, abilities, dedication,
reliability. It is about meeting and exceeding the expectations of the boss you work for.
Personal fancies are personal fancies.
What I believe could be challenging is expecting to have all three together. The idea (if such an idea should be present, I am not saying, that this is the case) of having an enjoyable
cruise while being payed and in addition being able to outlive personal fancies - that might be asking too much, might not work or if it does, it might be in the role of a toy. Which would not be a good long term base for making a living.