Im going to be pretty serious here for a minute. I really can not stress the importance of hard work and determination to everyone. A month ago I was waiting tables. I had been a server for nearly 10 years. I think serving is the most difficult job in the world; so props to all of you out there slinging drinks and carrying trays…I know how bad your feet hurt after an 18hr shift. With that being said, much has changed for me recently; as I am typing this surrounded by art that costs more than many houses. The best advice I can give is just to keep trying. Just keep putting yourself out there, and although I have always been one to stress the importance of hard work and making your own way; dont settle if you arent where you want to be. I began using almost all of my free time writing cover letters and filling out dozens of applications. I put cosplay to the side which made me sad, but I knew was necessary. I knew that I wasnt qualified for 99% of the jobs I applied to. But am I really qualified for what I do now? Up until a month ago I had never managed anyone, I knew enough about Contemporary art to pass my MA classes (although I dreaded them), and the most expensive thing I had ever sold was a $150 bottle of wine. I feel like I fell into wonderland with this job…but thats how it happens. I went to other interviews, I got calls that went no where and then it just worked. So please I hope that I can give some of my friends out there some inspiration to just keep trying at it. And no, this is not my ideal job. Of course I would prefer to be in Europe selling old masters paintings instead of abstract steel sculptures in Carmel; but I know that this could get me there someday. So if you are out there not liking what you do…try to change it; it will happen eventually, just keep working for it.
Posted on: Thu, 02 Oct 2014 17:17:15 +0000
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