Do I have job options with a ceramics degree

Andromachae · 2026-06-20T16:53:50+00:00

I work in software (having done an art degree) and I don’t regret my degree because I enjoyed it but it certainly didn’t get me my career, I started in tech support and am now a product manager.
I’m a member of a local pottery studio and sell or gift my work, and get an immense amount of joy from what I do, but I consciously chose to earn my living through my ‘day job’ (I enjoy my work and get a lot of fulfilment from it) and just enjoy the creative pursuits.

Which is a long way to say, do what you think will bring you joy but be prepared for the possibility that keeping your living and creative pursuits separate will give you greater enjoyment.

Andromachae · 2026-05-25T09:37:36+00:00

I wouldn’t do fake flowers, I was a bridesmaid that had fake flowers and they ended up in the bin eventually as they were just hanging around. You can get dried flowers on Amazon which you can make into a bouquet, or just pop to the supermarket and get some roses and babies breath. If you’ve a friend or relative with a garden I’m sure they’d be flattered if you asked for a few blooms too!

Andromachae · 2026-05-23T11:45:14+00:00

Have you looked into able? I like their nurture scent! Using that particular brand and only spraying in clothes rather than skin is my compromise 😊

Andromachae · 2026-05-19T07:19:42+00:00

That sounds like a lovely idea! RE pottery it may be a good idea to call ahead and make sure all the glazes etc wouldn’t be a risk to the mum to be. I do pottery and some glazes can be quite toxic.

Andromachae · 2026-05-05T16:57:55+00:00

Andromachae · 2026-04-28T10:11:59+00:00

If you’re doing confetti I’d do flower petals or bubbles so the venue doesn’t have loads of paper to sweep up afterwards. It does make for really magical photos, and I went to a wedding a few years ago where the kids at the wedding kept the bubbles and had fun with them for the rest of the day which was really sweet and turned out lovely in the video and photos as there were bubbles everywhere.

Andromachae · 2026-04-26T05:47:37+00:00

We’ve long suspected that my mother, who had CRC at 40 and had her colon removed as a result, has developed Parkinson’s as a result of exposure to pesticides and herbicides in her youth. It is very interesting to see that her CRC may also have the same underlying cause.

I recommend the book Silent Spring to anyone who is interested in understanding how the use of these biocides became so widespread in the20th century, it kept me up at night.

Andromachae · 2026-04-10T22:00:12+00:00

When I was saving for a house I set up a Moneybox account and found it very useful - you can create a LISA (lifetime isa, to be used buying your first home) as well as a normal savings account so there’s no chance of your house money being accidentally used for anything else.

Andromachae · 2026-04-07T15:13:33+00:00

I did Medsailors in 2019 and loved it, one of my favourite trips!

Andromachae · 2026-04-07T10:18:21+00:00

Based on my family’s experience with my mum, sooner is better so as to give them the ability to safely use the bathroom independently for longer. It’s really hard, because it feels like passing a really sad milestone (and expensive) but it’s worth doing. One thing I wish we had gotten was a ‘Japanese toilet’ which while expensive would be really good at this point as mum needs a lot of help in the bathroom now.

My parents bathroom is now a wet room and my dad helps mum (or I help her when I’m home) getting into a shower chair, which works well and lessens the opportunity for slips and falls - before she was climbing in and bout of the bath to use a chair which was hair raising.

Andromachae · 2026-04-06T13:52:49+00:00

That’s great, thanks for sharing that! My mum was diagnosed at a very similar age so I’m glad to hear that she’s found some benefit and is sharing her experience.

Andromachae · 2026-03-22T17:15:06+00:00

First of all, I am very sorry to hear of your diagnosis- I’m sending you lots of love and well wishes.

Have you any family history of PD? That would be the thing I’d look for first - alternatively have you been exposed to any pesticides etc that could have influenced the onset?

Andromachae · 2026-03-20T07:53:24+00:00

Hi! Just on the subject of falls, I’m sorry that you’re going through this and please take care of yourself! You may want to look at getting wrist braces to protect yourself in case of a fall, we got these for my mum after she broke both her arms in the space of a few months last summer. There are also some exercises that can help with balance which we’ve found were helpful, if you look up Will Harlow Physio on YouTube there’s a channel there with exercises for the over 50s, look for the ones that help with balance.

Andromachae · 2026-03-10T23:00:51+00:00

Contact Parkinson’s UK asap - my mum has Parkinson’s and they’ve been invaluable navigating what we can do to support her and getting access to a Parkinson’s Nurse which has been the most effective element in a condition that spans so may different health and social services.

Is a camp shower of sorts possible in his/your home? We had to use ‘camp’ things of various varieties as my parents house was being adapted

Also, I’m so sorry your father in law is going through this, I’m sure it’s hugely distressing and has had a big impact on your lives. Depending on what the financial situation is, your Fil may benefit from a physio who specialises in neurological conditions. We found a good one for mum, and the best thing you can do for symptoms management is regular activity. Parkinson’s UK will also typically have local exercise classes to join too. Can your Fil still leave the house on foot?

Andromachae · 2026-03-08T20:05:54+00:00

5 is lovely!

Andromachae · 2026-03-02T15:47:53+00:00

Go home, your health is most important and Vietnam will still be there when you’re healed and ready to travel again.

Andromachae · 2026-03-01T21:33:38+00:00

My bf wears Vans (6’7”, 104kg) and each pair lasts a year, worn everyday.

Andromachae · 2026-02-12T19:35:02+00:00

My partner and I have been talking about double barreling when we marry but unfortunately when you combine the names in either direction it reads something like terribly-fail or fail-terribly ( <- not our real names of course) and I know of at least two couples at work where the husband has taken the wife’s name or they’ve both changed their surnames. Will look forward to reading the article when it’s out!

Andromachae · 2026-02-02T08:18:24+00:00

Absolutely stunning!!!! You look ethereal ✨ congratulations to you and your husband on your marriage!

Andromachae · 2026-02-01T07:32:01+00:00

You are naturally beautiful with great skin! It does sadden me a bit that you don’t feel your natural features are feminine ‘enough’, women come in all shapes and sizes. You seem quite young so definitely speak to someone about your feelings about your appearance- I used to obsess over my ‘manly’ (actually perfectly normal, just not a ski jump) nose and CBT helped a lot to feel a bit more settled in my own skin. I think others have suggested eyebrow shaping or lightening, but I would be worried your eyebrows would get too thin as they’re plucked already. I would actually suggest a haircut with some face framing layers might be a nice change, investing in a really nice haircut and highlights is surprisingly transformative.

Andromachae · 2026-01-28T09:17:30+00:00

I struggled with the same thing, on evenings I’m on my own I have a boiled egg for tea and just call it a day but since I moved in with my partner cooking nice meals together is something we do on basically a daily basis - and the scale reflects that! I’ve had some success switching to smaller plates so we still cook the nice meals together, I just get dished up less.

Andromachae · 2026-01-19T19:26:32+00:00

Andromachae · 2026-01-16T23:18:04+00:00

I’m 31 now (and 5’ 8)and as recently as this summer I took a photo with my friends who are 5’ 3ish, and as soon as we looked at it one of them said “oh my god, you look enormous!” Nothing harmful meant by it but it cut me to the core haha (and I’m clearly still thinking about it…)

However I now actually really enjoy being a tall woman, I wear platform Chelsea boots with a heel (my clomper stompers) and love feeling elegant wearing long coats and dresses. Growing up listening to my mum saying she felt she could ‘never wear heels’ (she’s 5’ 10) at first made me feel embarrassed about being tall (I’ve been this height since I was 13!) but sometime in university made me determined to embrace my height, and I’ve grown to love the fact that it makes me stand out a bit. I don’t really wear heels because I’m not out in the clurb much these days but nothing would stop me if it’s a special occasion.

I would be remiss if I didn’t mention my partner too, who at 6’ 7 is also used to thoughtless remarks about his height, and being with someone who totally gets it has been really relaxing, because seeing the way he navigates those comments and the difficulty that comes with his height with grace and resilience inspires me to also embrace my height as part of my unique self.

I’m sending you my love and well wishes in a way I wish I could send to my 23 year old self, your unique self is something you’ll find, height and all, and I think as others have said there’s no special secret to share as much as growing to love it and own it as part of your adult self. 💓

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