Aunt: Forget this entrepreneur mindset. You are dreaming of getting paid while you sleep and are being picky about jobs to get cause you want to work a job you love. Start being more realistic.

Me: But there are people out there doing both of these things.🥹😗

Aunt: yeah, where are they at. 

Me: Traveling the world or sitting at home sleeping all day. Most of them are billionaires.😐

Aunt: Billionaires huh? And what makes you think you can become a billionaire. With that business idea of yours

Me: Well I wasn't actually aiming towards being a billionaire just financially stable and earning enough income to, well I guess as you put it 'get paid in my sleep.' That or getting a job doing what I enjoy would be nice.

Aunt: Ok, so when are you gonna get a job you enjoy them.

Me: idk. Here there aren't many options, I can try doing remote work.

Aunt: hmm ok. Remote huh?You should have been remote with how long you have been on your computer. 

Me: I would but the job is competitive and has requirements for the position. Which I would have to learn if I don't know the skill. 

Aunt: so why don't you learn for the position. You are in school for a reason.

Me: Not that simple since it isn't just needing to learn the skills but also to have 3 years experience.  

Aunt:ok and

Me: well it is hard to get experience if all jobs are like this. I could get hired without experience if I have a good portfolio.

Aunt: Then make the portfolio. 

Me: I have no idea where to start with the portfolio or what to put into it.

Aunt: Get a regular job, you are all over the place. 

Me: 😐

You're not alone Jen. I just started my 3rd semester at undergrad and I feel the same way. While I'm proud of the fact that I'm pursuing a degree in fine art, I'm not very confident that I'll land a job (let alone an internship) that'll align with my degree. And that's the main reason why I restarted my studio practice after it flatlined for several months. To not only pursue my passion for creativity but also to share my passion for it with the world, whether I have allies or not. Being a creative pro can be tough, but it can also be really fulfilling and worth the time and attention! I'm rooting for you 🙂 

—Cheri 

<@RctNuQ8udmdXIsBkKVzgvHIAYp32> thank you. I know many artist in my state feel this way. Thus I want to create a business out here so artist can do what they love at the very least as a side hustle.