Nice Try
Added 2023-10-01 23:50:04 +0000 UTCI'll probably go public with this info soon, but I figured I would lay it out for you Patrons first, because I like you best (no lie). I did not last long at all in the Graduate program. I set one foot back in school and it ripped my leg off at the pelvis, chewed me up, spit me out, and set my remains on fire. I will not be getting my Masters degree at this time. Or maybe ever. Nice try, Kae.
This isn't a cry for help, it's just me wanting to be honest with you folks. I'm not sure where I can possibly go with the company where I work my day job. I stay because it's a sure thing and I have a pension (which I absolutely, positively need). But my earnings are crumbs, and I can't take care of two people anymore on my salary. I've tried working three jobs and I'm just too old and tired. All I've ever REALLY wanted to do is make art that inspires humans to laugh and think. I can't corporate. I have no killer instinct, no thirst for blood. I just wanna vibe. Everybody Gets A Trophy Day is just fine with me. I was hoping a degree in business would help heal the personality flaw of chronic soft-heartedness and passivity. But they don't just go handing out Masters degrees because you're super brave and smart and doggone it, you need a windfall. I realized I was bringing an uncooked hotdog to a gun fight, and bailed with my life. I need to figure out where to go from here.
Thanks for listening to me, Patrons. Again, I don't expect anyone to solve my problems for me. I just want you to know I appreciate you so much for being here.
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This makes my heart happy. Thank you!
Must Love Frogs
2024-09-09 11:48:32 +0000 UTCI know that I'm REAL late to this post, but I'm sending you lots of love and hope you've found some peace around the situation. For the record, you absolutely absolutely absolutely bring warmth and joy and inspire with your work, every day 💗
Rachel Terwilliger
2024-09-09 01:32:51 +0000 UTC<3 <3 <3
Must Love Frogs
2023-10-03 21:04:27 +0000 UTCI'm sorry to hear it. This sounds terribly disappointing and frustrating. Just know you're not alone, and that this isn't a personal failure. Owlcoholik is absolutely right, knowing when to tap out is an underappreciated skill. Personally, I "toughed it out" to get a degree and job in a field I'm lukewarm about, and now I'm stuck in a career that is destroying my mental and physical health. It's gonna take me a while to dig my way out and start over. It's good that you realized this path wasn't for you early, before you got in too deep. Now you're free to find a new path. Take your time of course, breathe deep, feel your feelings. But know that this isn't the end. You'll find your place. I spent a few years working at a vocational college, and I watched plenty of adult students drop out, switch tracts, leave and come back, etc. It takes people a long time to figure out what they want to do, or to find the right career match for them. There's no guidebook to being a grown-up, this shit is tough. It's good you tried. Rest up, then when you're ready, try something new. 💓
Lopoddity
2023-10-03 18:17:02 +0000 UTC❤️
Tineid
2023-10-02 23:31:47 +0000 UTCI would flunk One Day Godfather School.
Must Love Frogs
2023-10-02 22:56:29 +0000 UTCI totally get it. The few times I've had to return to a classroom setting as an adult (an example that comes to mind: I had to take a one-day class before I was allowed to become my niece's godfather) I became a ball of nervous energy. I think I'm a little more scarred by that environment than I'm willing to acknowledge. I would never consider going back to school.
Joe Pontillo
2023-10-02 17:56:46 +0000 UTCThank you Raprap! I will do my best, like always!
Must Love Frogs
2023-10-02 11:31:10 +0000 UTCYeah, I realized pretty quickly that I was in way over my head. At least I got out before I got into any trouble.
Must Love Frogs
2023-10-02 11:30:32 +0000 UTC*Hugs* You tried. Sometimes it doesn't work out.
Jonathan
2023-10-02 09:17:25 +0000 UTCYou gave it a try and now you learned it’s not for you, honestly knowing when to quit is as important as knowing when to press on. Don’t beat yourself up about it 💖
owlcoholik
2023-10-02 04:17:35 +0000 UTCUntil then, take care of yourself as much as possible.
Markus Frisén
2023-10-02 03:59:35 +0000 UTCNone of us are going anywhere. One day the opportunity will knock on the door.
Markus Frisén
2023-10-02 03:54:08 +0000 UTC❤️❤️❤️❤️
Markus Frisén
2023-10-02 03:53:35 +0000 UTCVal seems to know you're pain. Sorry this didn't work out. (Hugs)
Badguy101
2023-10-02 01:12:41 +0000 UTC(hugs) ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Major Matt Mason
2023-10-02 00:38:52 +0000 UTCAm sorry to hear this Kae Truly is bad. But you shouldn't give up hope! Maybe you can do something part time or online Just please don't give up. Because we won't!
RaptorC
2023-10-02 00:35:38 +0000 UTCThanks for being my friend. I do have good friends! :3
Must Love Frogs
2023-10-01 23:59:59 +0000 UTC*Hugs* I wish I knew what to say. I'm likely going to go through the same at the end of this school year. You're amazing and talented and this society should do better by us.
Trinary
2023-10-01 23:55:40 +0000 UTC
