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I have a big dream, but haven't worked in 3 years. i'm 32 F.

I'm 32, I've had many jobs. I've done everything from waitressing for a night, call centers, cashier, translator, stay at home girlfriend. I've been through so many jobs i can't remember them all.

I've seen my bank account go up and down.
I've made money selling art.
I've made money from going on dates/dating men ( not on purpose, I just fell into it, and it only happened 2 times.)

I usually jump around jobs every 2-6 months.
I haven't had a job in 3 years. I'm embarrassed to admit my parents pay for my expenses.
I've managed to finish high school (my parents forced us to drop out to make them money, which didn't go as they planned because we were all underage and kids never get paid well)

I'm the only person in my immediate family that graduated.
I had to re-do school from 0. I had to start from kindergarten. Luckily in my country, Elementary school and middle school are free.

I also developed schizophrenia from psychological trauma, lack of nutrients, lack of sleep, and messing with weed, etc to deal with life.

My mental health is better now. I do my best to take care of every aspect of myself.

Right now I'm teaching myself web development among other things. :)
My biggest issue right now is making money.

I don't smoke, don't drink, don't use drugs. . . I don't even date.

My dream is to have a website and a small local shop where i can sell art, ceramic mugs & home decor.

I fantasize giving my loyal clients home made cookies& cakes, and that i host small events where they can look at new artwork, play chess and dance.
I imagine that these people are locals, tourists, and people I've met online.

That's my dream.
I know there will be some kid who will see what I'm trying to build and it will give them strength to find their path in this life.

Sometimes it seems so far away.
Also, my art work is not great, but I'm willing to work my whole life to learn how to make this dream come true.
Sometimes I get so discouraged I can't get out of bed, I can't eat.

I can tell this is what I'm supposed to do. I don't mind working long hours with little to no pay.
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Rambler · 61-69, M
If you're know you're doing what you're supposed to do, then you're better off than most. Believe in yourself. I hope you get there. Best wishes .
robertsnj · 56-60, M
sorry for your pain

you don't have to share but if you have a dream do you have a business plan to go with it?
Ablackbunny · 31-35, F
@robertsnj

I have a very loose and short business plan :)

This is what I have so far.
Any suggestions are more than welcome. Please don't be too harsh.


0. Finish my web development course, and the art course I made for myself. 6m-1 yr.

1. Make new artwork :)

2. Get a website up (it doesn't have to be perfect, just as long as it's a place people i meet can find my art, what I'm doing, etc.

3. market my website by displaying my art on the walks I go on, handing out flyers.
I don't expect to sell much on these walks.
Giving out my business card to the people I meet when I go to cultural events.
I live in a very touristy city and I tend to meet some cool people when I go out for walks & to events.
I don't have fb, insta, etc. that's why I prefer to meet them in person.

4. Add on to the website, depending on what people are interested in seeing.

Is it too unrealistic?
robertsnj · 56-60, M
@Ablackbunny Is it too unrealistic? / not at all you should do that however, since your website is digital you will need insta, FB, linktree ect ect --you can't have a digial footprint and not maket it (even if organic) digitally
ABCDEF7 · M
@Ablackbunny I think, you need to fast pace things to get to your goal.
Wish you all the best. I really hope you find a good source of income too. 🙂
Ablackbunny · 31-35, F
@littlepuppywantanewlife Thanks! lol yes, same here.
Jonjdw · 51-55, M
At least your parents are there and are able to afford to help you, but what happens when they can’t.
Ablackbunny · 31-35, F
@Jonjdw I think about that everyday. Which is why I've shuffled through so many jobs.
I'm trying to figure out a way to make a steady income. it's not like I don't feel guilty for even just existing. Most days I just wish I was dead or aborted because of my lack of income/ unsteady income.

I wish i could give them a good life but i can't even do that for myself.
Ablackbunny · 31-35, F
@Jonjdw I appreciate the comment, very realistic.
Sevendays · M
Go for your dream.
ABCDEF7 · M
Are you learning web development just to develop your website or to have a income from web development? And what technologies you are learning for web development?
Ablackbunny · 31-35, F
@ABCDEF7 I don't see myself working as a web developer. I'm doing it more because I spend so much time online, to build my own website and just because I like to learn new things. It is NOT something that comes natural to me. It's an uphill battle. I'm using The Odin Project to learn. So far I've learned HTML (which I know isn't considered a language), and CSS. I'm not going to lie, learning is taking me a bit of time...8 months so far.
ABCDEF7 · M
@Ablackbunny For developing your own website you can learn wordpress development which can be a faster approach to develop your website..

 
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