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I got the job i was supposed to. now i’m depressed.

I was forced through University by my parents. Threatened with violence if I dropped out and pursued my dreams. Eventually moved out, started properly pursuing my dreams as a musician/artist. Still managed to finish my 2 degrees. I received possibly the best vocation I could ask for as a result of my degrees. I like what my job stands for. I like the positive difference I make in the world (I work in mental health). But my days are dedicated to work. I’m too tired to do anything productive with my art. Gradually, I have slipped into a depression. All I want to do is something creative. I’m not even saving much money with this job. I just want to do my art for me, but work is stopping me from properly realising my potential. But then how will I make money? Art isn’t providing a living, just some nice…


I was forced through University by my parents. Threatened with violence if I dropped out and pursued my dreams.

Eventually moved out, started properly pursuing my dreams as a musician/artist. Still managed to finish my 2 degrees.

I received possibly the best vocation I could ask for as a result of my degrees. I like what my job stands for. I like the positive difference I make in the world (I work in mental health).

But my days are dedicated to work. I’m too tired to do anything productive with my art. Gradually, I have slipped into a depression. All I want to do is something creative. I’m not even saving much money with this job.

I just want to do my art for me, but work is stopping me from properly realising my potential. But then how will I make money? Art isn’t providing a living, just some nice pocket money.

I don’t know what to do.

I feel stuck

Is this what working life is?

Depression until our death, leading unfulfilled lives?

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