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Apr 05, 2014, 04:41 PM
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Hey guys and gals,
So I've spent the last few years riding a roller coaster. To make things short and sweet, I have Borderline Personality Disorder. I am a textbook case. However, I at times - have managed to keep my head above water and accomplish quite a lot in a rather short period of time. I've had success with therapy and continue therapy to this day. At this point of time in my life - I am just beginning to come back from a lengthy depression. I've got short term plans, and long term plans. And this is where I need some advice... Just as I am creating a new beginning for myself; looking for work, a place, a job, etc... ...I've been given an opportunity to be a part of a creative project doing what I love and dream to do... It is an independent film project. It has a fairly high budget. I know the Director very well. I have worked with him in the past and we have had some prior success, work well together - despite years of cumulative stress and relational issues with one another. (Not romantic, purely friends and collaborators) This individual has high hopes for success and has struggled to get this project up and running.I feel as though I am being naive, or to quick - in jumping on board without getting my life back together first. I have four months until they shoot. They are shooting out of town. I have been offered a place of residence in the city they plan to shoot in - during the shoot, NOT after. I will have my life costs paid for while I am working on the film, however, I will not be paid, nor will there be any guarantee of money return if distribution occurs. My motivation is purely based on wanting to help a suffering artist. I do not expect any return in anyway from being a part of the project. However, I know that by doing something I love, I can potentially maintain a higher level of happiness. What stops me from jumping in immediately - is a past history of having been used by this Director. I've been kicked off projects last minute for literally no reason whatsoever. I've not been given the credit I deserve despite having proved myself ample times. We often have disagreements and it can easily get in the way of a creative atmosphere. I am worried that if things go awry, I will spiral into another depression and end up more hurt than when I started... That, and I've been placed on a 6 month waiting list for an amazing DBT program. Only problem is - if I work on the film project, I will be in a different city and I won't be able to go into the DBT program. What should I do? If there are any other aspects you guys and gals may require in giving me advice, PLEASE ask anything. I need to make my decision ASAP. Thanks, HD7970Ghz |
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Apr 05, 2014, 06:33 PM
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why don't you make a pro/con list and see which side has the most attributes and make your decision based on that. just based on what you said, there seems to be more cons on the project than there are pros. think about what is more in your long term best interest. take care
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Apr 05, 2014, 06:37 PM
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Apr 05, 2014, 06:41 PM
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kaliope is correct, make a list. From my perch I would say, this needs to be a selfish decision. Think about you and what is best for you, and then think about you some more.
You sound like you are partway down a path of discovery and self fulfillment. The bigger picture will inform you. All the Best to you ~
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