[Jewelry making - Article 00108] - Re: [Orchid] Employment in the Metal arts/Jewelery Field

[Augest]

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Hello,

    I understand where you are coming from as I was at a similar junction
    not too long ago. I believe the choice really comes down to what you
    consider a "decent paycheck." I was advised against becoming a bench
    jeweler by friends in the industry because they warned me that the
    pay was low and the work was hard and often ungratifying. When making
    a choice about a future devoted to a creative field, I think that
    there are many important things to consider. For me, this involved
    relegating jewelry to a glorified hobby, as I wanted something
    steadier and more financially rewarding as a career. I am 31 now and
    have realized that work is work no matter how you cut it. I have had
    two different careers already and I have found that no matter how
    much you love something when you start doing it, after a couple of
    years the novelty wears off and then it is just a job. When I made
    the decision to keep jewelry to an "arts for arts sake" mode it was
    because I love it to much for it to become another droning job, and
    because if I was going to go to school for something, you better
    believe I wanted the pay to be high across the board. I'm not trying
    to dissuade you, I'm just giving you my story. I'm currently in
    college (on loans) finishing a bachelors in psychology which I will
    eventually turn into a PsyD in hopes of becoming a doctor. Ultimately
    only you can decide what's right for you. A great number of the people
    on this board are professional jewelers and can give you first hand
    advice. I represent the faction of creative people who decided to be
    creative in their spare time. 

Augest Derenthal
Cry Baby Designs

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