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Originally Posted by Ferrer15
I am still 15 years old but I am not sure what I want to do. Well, I do know I want to a Fine Artist but will that alone support me? Will it support a family in the future? I was thinking what If I become an Art Historian? Or maybe a psycologist? I am interested in that every since I have been dealing with depression. I used to want to become a writer but I do not think I have much potential in that field. It wouldn't hurt to get something published though.  But because of the economy, I fear that having a career that I like and enjoy is not possible. I fear that I will have to get a high paying career but I won't enjoy it as much. Should I even be worrying about these things?  Or should I just keep doing what I like? |
It sounds like you have a lot of interests. I had a cousin who had artistic talent that parlayed that into a successful career as a graphic artist (he passed away a couple of years ago)
The point is that you need to hone in on what interests you the most, then do some research to find ways to chanel that interest into a succesful career.
As for the money, the trick to living well is not always to make a big income, but to manage your standard of living according to what you do make. If in your choosen career income is not great you can always take on supplemental work until things at your main career improve.
Anyway at 15 you have time to do the research and decide what most interest you. Also remember that these interests are not always static and as you move along in life something else may interest you more, do not be afraid to be flexible.
Whatever you decide to do, learn how to manage money. I cannot emphasize enough to younger folks like yourself the great importance of learning how to maximize every dollar you get in to work its best for your benefit. Invest early on in life even if it means delayed gratification and lowering your standard of living in the short run.
Anyway, I wish you the very best of fortunes moving forward, since you have already started thinking about these things, you are already ahead of your peer group.