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Martin Francis wrote:
Perhaps I should get a(nother) menial shop job. And a life. I am in a situation working at a place where the job is 'just a job'. I can tell you it's getting harder and harder for me to feel motivated to get there in the morning and somehow survive the day without screwing up so much that I'll be canned. But there are bills to pay, food to buy and keeping the roof over the head. If there is any benefit to this that would be that I have the cash flow to purchase the equipment and supplies for my Soul Nourishing pastime. Unfortunately I know that I'm not at the stage of development in this to be able to chuck the day job...and I have (honestly) shed many tears in frustration feeling imprisoned in a lackluster job/career, while I so *dreadfully* want to be out 'there' doing nothing but photography...and making a living from it. But that status is for the fortunate few...or those willing to divorce themselves from everything in life such as comfort, security of income, physical sustenance, relationships, etc. etc. I, too, lived the life of a student once or twice in my life. That educational situation was a great falsehood. You were only expected to attend your classes, do your assignments and pass your tests. All the necessities of your studies were provided...studios, equipment, time...and in many cases these were top of the line, or at least something beyond your financial abilities to have. Then once you finish and you are standing on the other side of the door where you are always welcome to visit but not to stay, reality suddenly hits. You don't have that cocoon anymore and you have to somehow make do with what you've got. Plus...all those worries you never heeded while in school?...well they get dumped on you, in Spades! So, you are not alone, we've all been where you are at this moment and while you may think that you are suffering terribly right now believe us when we say you'll get through it...but remember one or two things and carry these with you wherever you go... **** Happens and Get Over IT... RHW |
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