Do I go where the money is and be unhappy, or struggle in the arts financially and be happy?
Hi all I am an artist (dancer/chorographer/actor) I have studied all the way to honors level in this field. But in South Africa to survive as an artist is so hard, I have tried but can only make a living working in the corporate world. I only make just enough as an artist. Should I give up the corporate world which I hate and fulfil my dream as an artist thus giving up making good money, or be an average struggling man in the world of artistry.
Philosophy - 12 Answers
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Depends. Money is mainly just for luxuries, which mean the question is "Do you want luxuries, or a fun job", because you, like most people, can only have one. Choose, and go with it.
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Go as per your your aspirations. By all means art is better. You can make a mark. You will get lot of fans. One has to face several odds to come to a recognition. One has, therefore, to do always quality work wherever they are.
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maybe you can compromise and do something like teaching where you still are involved in what you love but have money to pay your bills.
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MY ANSWERS IN ALL CAPS: Do I go where the money is and be unhappy, or struggle in the arts financially and be happy? WHY NOT BOTH? WHY NOT MAKE THE MONEY AND DO ART IN YOUR SPARE TIME? Hi all I am an artist (dancer/chorographer/actor) I have studied all the way to honors level in this field. But in South Africa to survive as an artist is so hard, I have tried but can only make a living working in the corporate world. I only make just enough as an artist. SOUNDS LIKE YOU SHOULD MAKE ART A HOBBY UNTIL YOU GET THE RECOGNITION YOU DESERVE AND ARE ABLE TO LIVE OFF OF IT. Should I give up the corporate world which I hate and fulfil my dream as an artist thus giving up making good money, or be an average struggling man in the world of artistry. YEAH. IF YOU ARE WILLING TO LIVE AND DIE FOR YOUR ART.
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A wise man will choose a career doing what he enjoys doing and then he will learn how to survive on the income that his work provides.
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Your question asks: should I choose to be happy or unhappy. Would you really choose to be unhappy? I'm a pro photographer; I'm earning less now than in any of my previous jobs and I've never been happier. Only you can answer for yourself, bit I know I wouldn't swap. Good luck, whatever you decide.
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There's nothing in this world worth fighting for, thus I ask you a simple question: - Money or Science ? You know when I was a kid, all of my teachers used to ask this question, and everybody says that Science, and they say because we can reach the money with science, but it's the most stupid answer that I've ever heard, by the way, I always answer : Art ! the only thing that makes this rotten world, looks better, is the art.
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Follow your heart.. I will not say too many. Just listen to your heart.. Lead a happy life, Choosing the way you really want it.. Then build your life with a real good partner in the future. So it will enhance more your talents and abilities. Then try to concentrate to it! Whether you're still alone or not. So it may help you progress. Doing the things you love will fill your heart and mind with more motivations..Than doing the things you never really wanted to submit in, that will eventually lead one's heart disatisfied and even little problems can easily drain you (cause you're not happy). Not even a lot of money will ever fill this misery.. A miserable man is more liable of spending much more than he could earn, in my observation.. Be happy even with smaller income..Your happiness will make you feel working more and saving more.. I think.. I wish you good luck!!
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The vast majority of artist this one has known personally, which includes this one's self, have all worked at their art while also having other means of financial support/employment as they understood that families must eat and have a roof over their heads and food on their table. This simply is not an "either/or" situation and need not be so dramatic. Do that which leads to your greatest happiness or bliss while also being responsible to all others and to one's self. Namaste.
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To have a balance life is to do things that you NEED to do but you HATE to do. Beside those things that you WANT to do and LOVE to do.
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Arts.
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I can guess that if you take the cooporate role you will be extremely unhappy. Creative people NEED to be creative, you will feel trapped and unhappy. Does it really matter that you will have more money? You have a talent and a dream, that's scaralige to give up. When you die and you go to heaven or wherever it is, do you want to look back on your life remembering you made a lot of money which you an't take with you? Or that you grew spiritually and createfd amazing things and made yourself and others happy with those things? If you really can't make it yet, then you could work part time for a steady job to keep the money coming in, and then use the other time trying to progress.
