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I have been beating myself up about going to school or not going back to school for over a year now. Back to school looks like a masters in counseling psychology not going looks like staying in the tv and film biz as a makeup artist and trying like hell to continue being an artist.
Being a makeup artist is okay but my hours are irregular and usually frantic. The egos can be difficult as can the locations, driving and general stress of getting there and creating art in what can sometimes be adverse conditions. The money is good but as I get older those odd hours are so getting harder. For instance, tomorrow I have a job in the morning be there at 9am done around 1pm, then go down town for another job be there at 4pm done at 10:30pm with the threat of 4-6”s of snow. Now come on, really? Money – Pretty good
Psychology means starting a new career. little to no art work, more prestige, better hours, dealing with very sad and confused people, daily, all day, everyday. Fascinating yes, exhausting, trying, yes. Money – Pretty good.
Ideal: art, writing and illustrating children’s books, painting and photography. Money…not really, hardly any.
playing around with this…I think I want to use some pen and ink on it….dunno.
Thoughts…on any of this?
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All I can say is you do what you WANT to do. I know that isn’t much help, but being happy has perks that money cannot buy. Be well, Penny.
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You are such a talented artist. I hope you can find something closer to home and with more regular hours that allows time for your own art. If you had told me a year ago that I would enjoy teaching yoga as much as I have discovered I do I would not have believed you, Especially the private sessions where just listening and then giving simple tools can make a big difference in someone’s life. For me it all unfolded organically out of an interest. I’ll never make any money as a poet or a photographer but creating integrative classes does allow me to be very creative and get that “hit” of being useful. My first ever job when I was 16 was going around making stuffed animals and playing bingo in nursing homes with case worker, so they could see a young person. The kind of deep listening and attention that folks so need can be done in many environments. Art Therapy?
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No thoughts, except that I think you are the only person who can work out what is best for you. (I’m copping out, aren’t I. *smile*) When I was the age you are now, I retired from full-time work (I was able to take superannuation, even though not as much as if I’d waited till I was 65, so I had adequate – just – financial support.) I then did what I most enjoyed, some of which was going on teaching, but part-time, and taking on new challenges, but also pulling interests that had been around the edge of my life into the centre. They were great years! Whatever you choose to do, I hope your next ten years – and more – brings you equal satisfaction.
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Toss a coin. Then see how you feel at the results. (Incidentally, sounds like the degree in psych might really help with the make-up career.)
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you’re dead on right re: psych i’ve always loved art..doing something..teaching kindergarteners was my ideal oh so long ago
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