I don't have any practical words :( but I do wish you luck and happiness in the future
Thank you so much it truly means a lot
I was in a similar situation a few years ago... and because of my family situation, I chose a career that was considered to have a future in the job market, and now I’m working at a major company in its industry. I’ve been there for two years and I’m physically and mentally exhausted (plus I’m in a toxic work environment). I’m good at what I do based on my results, but I’m so worn out that all I can think about is fleeing this city to do anything else that will allow me to make a living... So, if you can afford it, I’d recommend finding a way to do what you want or doing it alongside another career (or you’ll be too exhausted to think about it later, like I am now)... If you need to talk, my dms are open. I wish you the best of luck!
You don't need to give up on your dream of being a screenwriter. I have a dream of being an artist and I followed that path, which didn't work for me because it's also a difficult path, and without financial stability it's hard to be one. This left me in a loop where I don't have money to be an artist, and without producing, I don't have money. So my recommendation is to choose a job that gives you financial stability but doesn't take up too much of your time, because that way you'll have the money and stability to invest in your dream of being a screenwriter, and little by little you can change professions.
I'm so sorry to hear that, that's genuinely awful. While I might not fully understand how exhausted you are, I can safely say (based on my personal experience) that it is a terrible feeling :(
Thank you so much for your words, they really did help <3
I might hit you up on the dms offer sometime, but until then, I'm wishing you all the best :)
Thank you for your advice! I really appreciate it. I think that is the most realistic yet ideal plan, although I'm honestly scared I may never be fully willing to leave stability for my dreams when the time comes, if that makes sense.
I'm sorry about your current situation, and I hope you can find your way back to art one day <3
I thank you as well :) much love!
This mc actually means so much to me not just as a character but as a person, like he's so relatable to me it kind of hurts my heart
The idea that he's a smart, perfect kid that "threw it all away" for his passion is so freakin resonating because that's exactly the debate that I can't get over.
Because objectively, I also am a pretty smart kid with a chance for a bright future. I have straight A's, 34 on my ACT, number 5 out of 550 students in ranks, no.1 on a sports team, I SPAM APs like there's no tmr, skipped a grade in math and therefore, this is technically the last year im required to take it, and i know im not THE smart kid, but I don't think im stupid yk?
The worst part is that I wish I could be interested in something thats really good career-wise: bio, med, law, finance, engineering but I'm just n o t. I REALLY want to be a screenwriter but it just seems so ridiculous yk? Like its too unstable and ultimately not going to work out.
I'm prob gonna major in computer science/cybersecurity in college for a "stable future" but it kills me inside, even if I get the chance to minor in film.
I have so much respect for the MC for choosing what he loves as someone who's too scared to.
ik nobody signed up for ts but I need to get it out somehow im sorry ┗( T﹏T )┛