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2 years ago
Heyo, I just thought I'd write a journal since a lot has been happening lately and I need to let everyone know what's going on right now in my life.
The operation I had in the last journal went well, I still had some complications but I finally recovered.
There are big things on the horizon that I want to tell y'all. For those who don't know, being an artist isn't my main occupation. I live in Switzerland, a country that for all the benefits it has, is incredibly expensive. I knew this when I opened for commissions the very first time back in 2018, and quickly realised that I couldn't live purely on art. So until now I have been employed in a company where I work as a render artist, animator, video editor, photo editor, the lot. This allowed me to have stable income while also allowing me to earn a little more through commissions.
This job however takes a lot of my time and energy, and I realised I was also being underpaid for my skill/knowledge level, due to the company being small and sadly not having funds to properly pay everyone. Not only that, the company is still recovering from a financial crisis from last year, so there has been no clear communication on the situation, which has made me increasingly anxious since I wasn't able to plan properly for my future and how to use my resources.
After having nearly 3 burn out crises, I realised this was no longer sustainable, so I quit my job. I still have 2 months to work for them, but my resignation letter has been sent and starting November I will be officially unemployed.
I'm hoping this will give me more time to properly focus on the art I love doing, on finding a job that better fits me and my anxiety issues, and increasing health issues.
This is sort of the other big update, I have a walking stick now since my hip joints are really making it hard for me to walk. I've always had leg issues, and I fear this is just the same old issues resurfacing.
This is why for now, things are going to be a bit slow, since I'm keeping up with my very wobbly health, and doing all the paperwork to make sure I have unemployment benefits and everything set up so that I can find my place in the world with work and all.
Thank you all so much for reading through this and all the support throughout the years, it really means the world to me. I don't want this to be a pity post to ask for subscribers or watchers, I really just need you all to know what is going on since this is a major change in my life and you are part of it in a way.
Take care out there, I hope to come back with more positive news!
The operation I had in the last journal went well, I still had some complications but I finally recovered.
There are big things on the horizon that I want to tell y'all. For those who don't know, being an artist isn't my main occupation. I live in Switzerland, a country that for all the benefits it has, is incredibly expensive. I knew this when I opened for commissions the very first time back in 2018, and quickly realised that I couldn't live purely on art. So until now I have been employed in a company where I work as a render artist, animator, video editor, photo editor, the lot. This allowed me to have stable income while also allowing me to earn a little more through commissions.
This job however takes a lot of my time and energy, and I realised I was also being underpaid for my skill/knowledge level, due to the company being small and sadly not having funds to properly pay everyone. Not only that, the company is still recovering from a financial crisis from last year, so there has been no clear communication on the situation, which has made me increasingly anxious since I wasn't able to plan properly for my future and how to use my resources.
After having nearly 3 burn out crises, I realised this was no longer sustainable, so I quit my job. I still have 2 months to work for them, but my resignation letter has been sent and starting November I will be officially unemployed.
I'm hoping this will give me more time to properly focus on the art I love doing, on finding a job that better fits me and my anxiety issues, and increasing health issues.
This is sort of the other big update, I have a walking stick now since my hip joints are really making it hard for me to walk. I've always had leg issues, and I fear this is just the same old issues resurfacing.
This is why for now, things are going to be a bit slow, since I'm keeping up with my very wobbly health, and doing all the paperwork to make sure I have unemployment benefits and everything set up so that I can find my place in the world with work and all.
Thank you all so much for reading through this and all the support throughout the years, it really means the world to me. I don't want this to be a pity post to ask for subscribers or watchers, I really just need you all to know what is going on since this is a major change in my life and you are part of it in a way.
Take care out there, I hope to come back with more positive news!
and thank you so much for your kind words!
Good luck with finding a new job, or perhaps managing to grow the art-side of your life to the point where that can be your main occupation [I know that's very unlikely, of course]
I feel like this took a lot of pressure off my shoulders (though of course I added a ton myself, yay anxiety crossed with perfectionism lol), so if it's possible, maybe that's something you could look into if you haven't already? If you're straight up walking with a cane and had to quit your job due to psychological stress then surely that's something the IV has to accommodate.
I'm sorry you're in a similar situation, I actually did VR for part of my job too so I feel you haha. I'm also an incredibly anxious person that is most likely on the spectrum but since I have too many physical issues, my diagnosis is very low on my list of priorities.
I haven't had the time to look into it yet sadly because since my medical situation is still a mystery, mostly to know what the issue is and if it's chronic or something that could heal. I have filled out all the paperwork and info on my part, now I just have to wait for the verdict from the unemployment bureau :/ and the IV sadly doesn't kick in without a diagnosis, so yay haha
I just have to wait and see really ^^