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Rec'd on 💼 has anyone started over in a new career in their late 20s/their 30s+?
I'm about to try
I sort of accidentally ended up working in the live music industry and worked my way up to corporate venue management. Turns out I find working in this side of music to be quite soul destroying lol I think it's probably the problem with being a creative who is also good at non-creative things- ultimately I just wish it was me on stage no matter how good I am at doing the other side!! Made the decision that this year when my contract ends I am going to Make The Leap and Be An Artist. Basically I am trying really really hard to secure funding/residencies so I can give it a real shot. Also planning on leaving my home country as part of this so it's a double big change at once. Feels very scary and also stupid but I think I've just made it to the point where if I don't get rid of my safety net (steady income, hometown, misery etc) then I will just never even do it and I have to at least TRY even if it's just to know it's not possible for me! I've given myself the deadline of 30 to leave my hometown and do the thing and I just turned 29 so it's going to happen now or so help me god
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@caskeyc
Jun 18, 2024
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@princess
ahhh i wish u the best of luck with this!! this is a similar situation to me rn - like do i leave my hometown and steady job to go do something Creative? but ur so right we have to at least try even to learn it’s not worth it. otherwise its just gonna be torture wondering for the rest of life
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@caskeyc
forevercherry I really really get the indecision, it's a difficult choice. Stability is very valuable so risking that is very scary. You're right, it's one of those what if situations. I think ultimately with some planning and some bold steps forward it's always worth taking the risk even if it's only once and it doesn't work out!
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@taterhole
Wow congratulations at your girlboss slay even though you understandably hate your current role but also at having the courage to take that leap that is so cool!!!!!!!!
Jun 18, 2024
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@caskeyc
taterhole thank you!! I am feeling very brave about it mostly and getting very good at silencing the internal screaming
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@taterhole
caskeyc feel you on this every time I do something new I’m terrified yet I persist…
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@caskeyc
taterhole I'm proud of us
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@taterhole
caskeyc ME TOO this is our TIME 🐆
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