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I feel like I just lost a battle
I was really passionate about art before college but I wasn't confident in myself to take up something that might give an unstable job so I took up psychology and I'm planning to do that for a long time. My mom always mocked me that I won't do shit taking arts and I feel so ashamed she was right. She keeps trying to make me feel like anything other than a medical job is gonna get me on the streets. For example I said that psychology is good and I like doing it and she kept going on and on at how I won't be able to do anything other than counseling in schools and that only a clinical psychologist will earn real money. I don't agree with her of course but it still hurts because she's my own mother.
It’s disheartening to hear this. I do believe most parents hold up this outdated idea that you need a job with a high status to achieve a high salary out of worry and just wanting the best for their kid. But most medical professionals end up in hundreds of thousands in debt that lasts so much of their lifetime. Alongside regular medical malpracti...... reply
If u feel like u already lose once for not being able to pursue art, then fight for ur next best option. Which in this case keep the psychology course! You don't have to prove her anything aside from maintaining good grades. It's not like ur gonna get a job straight away, job hunting is still years from now and nobody know whats gonna be indemand i...... reply
Hi first of all she a piece of shit I hope she gets bald.
You can teach in universities and still earn a good money. Or have your own clinic and your mom as your first patient.
You can also still do art while studying, I hope you can keep it. Do it as form of relaxation and escape.
I can’t give you much advise since my parents aren’t exact...... reply
I wouldn't call her a piece of shit but doesn't mean she's right either for mocking you. It's honestly normal for people to think that taking arts or psychology will not get you the big money people are expecting unless they're famous and have big clientelle. I think she just wants you to find a job where you will be fine. Don't let her control you...... reply
When asked in middle school what my dream career was I always responded with: "Financial security"
Now I am an accountant-ish who has been burnt out of the arts for three years and hasn't drawn anything since June.
Though I did actually pursue the arts through workforce programs for three years till I burnt out. (LOL no stability frrr but I 50/50...... reply
Kinda the same with me but I always let her win since I fucking hate arguing with the both of them, it's just fucking tiring bc they can be threatening, especially my dad.
I've always wanted to work in the culinary industry, so I took up a course that's connected to it since they did tell me that they'll support whatever I choose even before I gr...... reply
