Do I go where the money is and be unhappy, or struggle in the arts financially and be

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Lenin

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happy? Hi all I am an artist (dancer/chorographer/actor) I have studied all the way to honors level in this field. But in South Africa to survive as an artist is so hard, I have tried but can only make a living working in the corporate world. I only make just enough as an artist. Should I give up the corporate world which I hate and fulfil my dream as an artist thus giving up making good money, or be an average struggling man in the world of artistry.
 
Go as per your your aspirations. By all means art is better. You can make a mark. You will get lot of fans. One has to face several odds to come to a recognition. One has, therefore, to do always quality work wherever they are.
 
The vast majority of artist this one has known personally, which includes this one's self, have all worked at their art while also having other means of financial support/employment as they understood that families must eat and have a roof over their heads and food on their table.

This simply is not an "either/or" situation and need not be so dramatic.

Do that which leads to your greatest happiness or bliss while also being responsible to all others and to one's self.

Namaste.
 
Your question asks: should I choose to be happy or unhappy.
Would you really choose to be unhappy?

I'm a pro photographer; I'm earning less now than in any of my previous jobs and I've never been happier.

Only you can answer for yourself, bit I know I wouldn't swap.
Good luck, whatever you decide.
 
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