Hi,
I'm having a few problems with my life path, and feel that posting here could help me, and maybe provide me with some clarity. My father is an MD (like his father) and a very successful one too. I overheard a conversation a few years ago, and "seven figure salary" was mentioned, so it really makes this all the more difficult for me.
He wants me to become an MD, like him, and set myself up for life - security/money/educated etc. I have a great academic record, and really the issue here is not can I become an MD (he has great pull, and has virtually guaranteed he can "help" me into school) but is it what *I* really want.
My other option is to become a tattoo artist. I have always loved artistic expression, and feel this is where my interest is. I have *carefully* brought the issue up with both of my parents, and they don't agree with my other choice. The cons (in their view) vary from the reasonable (it's not a secure field of employment/it has poor pay) to the poor (it's a biker/druggie/loser career choice).
I'm really torn - I love the satisfaction of creating and feel alive when I'm drawing, but I also want to become an MD. I don't have an extended mesh of people I can draw from, so this venue seems perfect. Hopefully there are some more unconventional people who have been on the same path.
Wanting some feedback -
Sleepless in Seattle.
(I'm not actually there, and this is 100% serious, but I am going in circles and it made me smile.)
I'm having a few problems with my life path, and feel that posting here could help me, and maybe provide me with some clarity. My father is an MD (like his father) and a very successful one too. I overheard a conversation a few years ago, and "seven figure salary" was mentioned, so it really makes this all the more difficult for me.
He wants me to become an MD, like him, and set myself up for life - security/money/educated etc. I have a great academic record, and really the issue here is not can I become an MD (he has great pull, and has virtually guaranteed he can "help" me into school) but is it what *I* really want.
My other option is to become a tattoo artist. I have always loved artistic expression, and feel this is where my interest is. I have *carefully* brought the issue up with both of my parents, and they don't agree with my other choice. The cons (in their view) vary from the reasonable (it's not a secure field of employment/it has poor pay) to the poor (it's a biker/druggie/loser career choice).
I'm really torn - I love the satisfaction of creating and feel alive when I'm drawing, but I also want to become an MD. I don't have an extended mesh of people I can draw from, so this venue seems perfect. Hopefully there are some more unconventional people who have been on the same path.
Wanting some feedback -
Sleepless in Seattle.
(I'm not actually there, and this is 100% serious, but I am going in circles and it made me smile.)