i worked in public relations for eight years while pursuing some film stuff on the side, then had a couple years of absolutely no idea what to do cuz i hated PR and was scared of the film industry (still love the craft). a few friends suggested i look into counseling and i only partly believed them but i applied to grad school and from the first class i knew i was with my people. in May i finally graduated with my masters in professional counseling and i submitted my first job applications this week š„¹ feeling very vulnerable but at peace with this new career in the mental health field. biggest lesson i learned is to take small steps and reasonable risks to get experience in various industries/settings instead of spiraling thinking too long-term. try stuff out and see what sticks!
Jun 18, 2024
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Last summer I finished my masters degree in Library Science, a field completely different to what I studied in undergrad and have been doing in my career since. I was so afraid of making the leap and leaving my current job that I put off looking for a library job until I graduated.When I finally started searching I was terrified of the prospect of a new job and potentially a move. Within a few months I landed my dream job and I will be moving halfway across the state and starting a new job in a few short weeks. This change has been years of hard work, anxiety, self-doubt, and imposter syndrome but I truly would not change it for the world. Taking that leap to do something out of left field can feel incredibly daunting, but through change comes growth and through growth we find ourselves and the lives we want to lead.
Jan 18, 2025
iāve worked in the arts for my entire career, mainly in art museums. iām also an independent curator and ran a gallery out of my storefront apartment for a year and a half. iāve archived photographs, led museum tours, curated exhibitions, couriered art across the country in an 18-wheeler, written wall texts, edited books, interviewed artists, fundraised, done countless studio visits, written exhibition essays, provided accessibility for disabled visitors, built a curatorial practice around working with disabled artists, project managed performances, and participated as a performer in a couple of pieces (including a Tino Sehgal).
i am immensely proud of my work and have done and seen some incredible things. iāve also worked with incredible passionate people who have the privilege and honor of making culture. but Iām also very burnt out and currently in the midst of plotting a departure from the art world, in search of a job that provides more balance. my whole job as a āmuseum workerā has been my identity for 14 years and Iām curious to see what my life looks like next. iām mediating on and grappling with the idea that we werenāt put on this planet to labor, which compounded with the effects of lockdown and the pandemic, has changed my relationship to work and having a linear career. life is too short and too precious to give all of ourselves to a job (hope that doesnāt make me sound far out or too radical).
right now Iām working with a career coach, doing informational interviews, playing with my resume and cover letter formats, and applying for a wild array of non-art / non-museum jobs. Iād love to hear if you have any insights or suggestions! itās scary making the leap but Iām trusting my gut here.
Feb 15, 2025
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Iām applying to a new role internally at my company that a colleague thinks I would be a great fit for. It would be a significant step up in my responsibilities and pay + I wouldnāt have to hustle as much as I do and could work less long hoursā¦ regardless of how this application goes thatās a huge goal for me just in general! I want to quit my self-employed work with an agency I absolutely hate in a field that Iāve never enjoyed but pursued out of convenience/necessity.
Iām a generalist with good analytical decision-making skills and can do pretty much anything if I sit down and take the time to learn it (I keep surprising myself with what I can do!) so hopefully some of the efforts Iāve put in this year will pay off in seeking a career pivot.
Would love to have more leisure time and to dedicate more effort to my creative pursuits. Going back to therapy might be a good idea because Iāve made significant progress in a lot of areas but could use help in others. I also want to umm decorate my house more and probably replace most of my wardrobeā¦
Dec 5, 2024
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