20 and Want to go to art school but need to make money to do it, help?

Question

Hey everyone! Thanks for wanting to help :) I am 20 years old I have been working in real esate since I was 18 and never did the college thing because of it. I am really starting to hate real esate but here is my issue, Sales is the top of the payroll (if you are any good) But I freaking hate sales! All I wanna do is make at least 200k a year without being in sales...My dilemma, if I quit real esate all together and go to school for design or something of that nature as I live for art....then I have a mercedes payment etc to handle and really don't see how I can do that and go to school. I am overall confused because I want a good lifestyle, which I do not have with sales as I work more than I do live....but I also want the money and really 200k a year is not as much as I WANT to make but I can live with it...Any thoughts, any previous sales people who had much success who are happy doing something else now? HELP

Answer 1

If you live for art, you're going to have to cut down on your expenses. As a former graphic designer, I can tell you that a starting salary for a designer with a degree is usually around 40k per year. If you are planning to make 200k or more per year in the design field, you will probably have to own your own design firm. Even creative directors (most of which have at least 10 years of experience) don't usually earn 200k per year. They might make 150k, which is still a LOT of money. That having been said, if you love art, you should go for it! No amount of money is going to make you happy if you hate your current job. I recently switched careers, and to do so I had to move out of my 1-bedroom apartment and share a 2-bedroom with my friend. I sold my SUV and bought a little used hatchback. Even though I really had to cut back, I'm SO much happier now because I'm doing what I love. Go for it!

Answer 2

Good question, tough choices.

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