[stellasky]

Two years ago, I had two jobs and was promised by the main "corporate" one, that a I'd be able to get a "decent schedule" in order to pursue my artistic projects, which they re-neged on after some time on the job, leaving me no alternative but to quit, (I kept the Saturday job)

Within three days, I was able to find training for a job that I'd wanted, which I felt in the long run was a good career move that would serve as my main source of income. Money was tight, the Saturday job barely covered the rent, so I charged the course tuition on my VISA and lived off my credit card. ouch!

Two months after the course, I got a job offer in my new career, in another country working full time. Now, after almost two years, I have no time for my artistic projects and feel in the same position as before BUT with two years of legitimate experience in a field that's highly marketable so that I'll be able to free-lance, do it from home or work in practicallly any country, opening up more possibilties for work and travel (I love to travel).

For me it was very hard to line up a job while working full time. It was only after I quit, that my energy and drive came back allowing me to focus on what I wanted. It's been a process, I'm still working at getting exactly what I want and now feel more confident and "upgraded" regarding skills.