The prince says hedge building is a "terrific exercise and, at the same time, it's a sort of hobby or interest to see if you can get better at doing it".

BBC: Prince Charles urges 'harmony with nature'

That may be changing as more consumers head to specialized online communities where members share a targeted interest or hobby.

FORBES: Six New Social Sites Marketers Need to Know

In Part 1 of this series, I talked about how any personal interest or hobby is a viable job target, regardless of how non-career related it may seem.

FORBES: How To Translate Your Interests Into Viable Job Targets, Part 3: Be Specific When You Match Your Interests To The Market

With more free time to devote to his long-standing interest in genealogy, MacEntee explored ways he could monetize his hobby.

FORBES: Career Shift: Turn Your Hobby Into a New Job

Bay Area shooting ranges report a significant uptick in interest from youthful startup workers who may be shooting as a hobby, bonding with colleagues or practicing for hunting.

WSJ: Some Techies Hear Call of the Shooting Range