The basic difference between a professional and amateur is

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a professional is someone who is connected with a job that needs special training or skill, while an amateur is someone who works in multi-dimensions without any specialization
a professional is clear in thinking and focused on the job, while an amateur is confused and distracted form the job
A professional does high quality work/job in a specific area, while an amateur is associated with specific area with lowest pay
a professional remains positive and achieves despite facing grievances, while an amateur does work efficiently due to many imagined grievances

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A professional is clear in thinking and focused on the job, while an amateur is confused and distracted from the job.
A professional can suggest a long-term solution for any problem as they are having high skills in that particular area.