Professional : An idealism created by social norms over a period of time that are imposed by various structures of conduct that aim to characterize a specific skilled work or trade requiring formal education or training.  The term commonly describes highly educated, salaried workers, who and commonly engaged in creative and intellectually challenging work.

I have tried to be as eclectic as I possibly can with my professional life, and so far it's been pretty fun.

- Roland Barthes