[Jewelry making - Article 01240] - Re: [Orchid] Feeling a Little Overwhelmed

[ElegantBee]

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    Dear Tamra: I just read your thank you note to Orchidians, and want
    to add a few thoughts of my own, hoping I am not simply repeating
    what others have told you. 

    How you manage to get through the daily grind of your present job
    depends a great deal on your attitude. If you regard it as a
    hindrance to doing what you love, then it will be really painful to
    stay with it. If however, you can turn that around, and regard it as
    your insurance, saving as much money as you can, so that you will be
    able to finance your real love, it will become tolerable as a means
    to an important end. I am sure many people have mentioned that you
    need at least two or three years of capital to tide you over while
    you are building a new career. Many people will also report that
    being starved for money to eat, pay rent, etc., is very scary and
    debilitating, and does not contribute to being creative. So, with
    this new attitude, your present job becomes the ladder that will
    lead you to your new career, and you will find yourself less
    restless and resentful. Meanwhile, of course, as you suggested, get
    all the training, classes, information and skills for which you can
    possibly make time. It will be very satisfying, and when you are
    ready to quit your day job, you will be skilled enough to begin
    producing top notch work. Also, be sure to get some training in
    business practices. Unfortunately, being creative and skilled isn't
    enough to insure that you will be able to sell your jewelry. 

Good Luck
Best Wishes,
Sandra Buchholz
Elegant Insects

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