What would you suggest I do? 10pts for the BEST ANSWER. Details below

Question

Ok. So, I have looked deep down in my heart, and I know that I have a passion for the arts. I dream of performing in theaters at night either playing music or acting. Since I was a child I would draw cartoons, play my Playskool keyboard and lead in school plays.

BUT HERE IS THE PROBLEM.

I know that artists rarely get payed money.

My mom is set on me becoming some type of medical doctor. (LIKE REALLY IS SET. SHE WOULD BECOME TEARY IF I SPOKE OF ANYTHING ELSE.)

It might be interesting, but I really don't think I could do that for the rest of my life.

HERE IS THE OTHER PROBLEM.

I WANT MONEY.

Becoming a performing artist just doesn't cut it. My family needs that money, but how do i stay true to what I want to do?

The only reason I am considering becoming a doctor is because It can help my family financially, and we would have no more problems

Is there any job out there that has at least some of my interests, and is a good amount of pay?

10pts for the BEST ANSWER. please help me. they gotta be some motivational speakers here. what do i do? thanks.

Answer 1

You may want to consider art therapy or music therapy. They are mental health therapists who use art and/or music to help people get in touch with their feelings and so forth. You won't make anywhere near what you would as a doctor, but you will make more than you would as a performing artist. You'd get to do something you loved and help people in the process.

More info on art therapy: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_therapy

More info on music therapy: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_thera...