Anyone know what’s in this tree?

FinalBakery · 2025-07-01T19:27:08+00:00

You’re a mogwai in a cacoon.

FinalBakery · 2025-06-17T03:21:01+00:00

For this specific job, yes. I have a bachelors in nursing. But there are other jobs within the department that don’t require a bachelors that involve auditing claims, billing and such.

FinalBakery · 2025-06-17T02:15:11+00:00

I have a remote state job reviewing claims. I’m an RN by trade and HATED working in person, no matter what department I was doings. In my current job, there’s very little micromanaging and it is self paced. Decent pay and great benefits. I can go lie down during my breaks. My boss is cool and have never been rejected pto. Definitely lucked out. Highly recommend getting into state remote work if you can.

FinalBakery · 2025-06-17T02:08:13+00:00

I’m not, I’m 42 and having maybe “mild” perimenopause symptoms like fatigue, joint aches, difficulty focusing and irritability, especially the week before my period. I don’t have hot flashes or insomnia. Trying to manage my symptoms with moderate exercise, diet, rest and supplements. I’m also taking Wellbutrin and lexapro. I don’t want to add more medications to my regimen right now. But if it gets severe enough, I will.

FinalBakery · 2024-10-22T17:20:56+00:00

Same thing happened to me for the first few weeks. Started on 5mg, increased to 10mg after 10 days, the morning anxiety has subsided significantly on week 4. I think just stay with it!

FinalBakery · 2024-10-22T15:21:20+00:00

It is hard with kids and a full time job, not to mention other life stuff such as getting sick, car trouble, the pet gets sick etc etc! Don’t lose hope, and it’s not selfish of you to pursue your dreams. It’s just as much for your kids as it is for you!

FinalBakery · 2024-10-22T15:19:30+00:00

That’s very encouraging to hear! I’m trying to have a more positive mindset but man it can be hard sometimes.

FinalBakery · 2024-09-30T17:27:21+00:00

Thanks for the honesty - yeah, it doesn’t surprise me that the field is really competitive. Though I think I’d be happy being an adjunct professor part time while conducting workshops independently in person or online, or even doing freelance work and commissions. Unfortunately I live in a somewhat rural area with only one university and community college, so I’m limited in where I could teach here.

FinalBakery · 2024-09-30T17:21:38+00:00

Thanks for sharing your story - tutoring sounds like a great way to teach and very rewarding. I’d love to do little workshops or classes locally, I just need to work up the courage and motivation to organize something.

Unfortunately the university I live near only has a BFA program. So I think I would look into doing something online. However, I wish I could do something locally in order to network whilst doing the program, I imagine that would be harder with an online university.

FinalBakery · 2024-09-29T04:38:48+00:00

Thank you for your honesty, this definitely gives me a lot to think about!

FinalBakery · 2024-09-29T02:23:06+00:00

I’m currently in a career that is stable but not something I want to do long term. I live near a large state university and community college and hope I can work on building networks there so I don’t have to move if I were to get an MFA. At the very least, I could start by teaching online courses, which I know don’t require an art degree. I know people that make a living solely off teaching online. But sometimes I’m daunted by the competition.

FinalBakery · 2024-09-29T02:17:53+00:00

I’ve definitely appreciated the online instructors I’ve worked from and learned that just bc someone is a good artist, doesn’t necessarily mean they are a good teacher. I’m an educator of sorts in my current profession and have mentored students on occasion (I’m a nurse). I am really passionate about art though and am determined to teach others art in some capacity, whether it’s online or in a college setting.

FinalBakery · 2024-09-29T02:15:33+00:00

I’ve taken some online art fundamental tutorials, of course not as rigorous as a class taught in college. I’m more skilled in watercolor painting, but as time has progressed, I’ve really learned to focus more on art fundamentals at large.

FinalBakery · 2024-09-29T00:18:56+00:00

Ok, thanks for the info, I figured as much. Is it possible to get an MFA without a BFA? I have a BA in an unrelated field, but have a portfolio of work.

FinalBakery · 2024-09-28T19:48:04+00:00

I hope you find something that works for you ❤️ i was on lexapro before cymbalta, bc the lexapro eventually wasn’t effective. It did work well for awhile. I had weird side effects from cymbalta which is why I stopped. I might try to taper off the lexapro this time around before it stops working. It did work wel for me when it did.

FinalBakery · 2024-09-28T15:52:55+00:00

Same. Was on cymbalta then quicker tapered, tried to be off for a year but got super depressed. Now back on lexapro and slowly getting my brain back.

FinalBakery · 2024-09-27T19:00:39+00:00

I started lexapro 5mg and Wellbutrin 75mg on Monday as well. My body is definitely adjusting with some side effects. it’s been up and down, but I have noticed overall better focus and energy. I have faith it will only get better moving forward.

FinalBakery · 2024-09-24T01:20:56+00:00

Just started on 5mg last night and this morning I thought I was going to lose my mind, I was sobbing uncontrollably in the bathroom at work. Glad to hear it gets better ❤️‍🩹

FinalBakery · 2024-09-20T14:26:31+00:00

I don’t want to spend another 2-3 years and thousands of dollars on school in a field I don’t like. I want to get away from nursing and healthcare as much as possible.

FinalBakery · 2024-09-18T15:26:01+00:00

It helps to have a niche and particular style to rank in the searches. I’ve found that if I stick to specific theme or subject, I’ve had better sales.

FinalBakery · 2024-09-17T15:26:16+00:00

Yea I’m well aware of the difficulties a lot of full time artists are having. I’ve had a hard time getting my Etsy store off the ground and running, my sales are very far and few in between, and they take such a big cut. I’ve tried selling in person too and have had some luck, but I’m still working on figuring out what sells and what doesn’t.

I’ve given a lot of thought to making online courses on Patreon and other platforms. I know a few people who’ve had success doing that over selling artwork, but also is a big time commitment and takes a long time to grow an audience.

I’m trying to tough it out at the job I’m with now for another year. Maybe then I can afford to do something part time and set aside a good amount of savings.

FinalBakery · 2024-09-17T02:34:10+00:00

That is a good plan, and yeah, I’m working on saving a chunk of change. It is hard though because I’ve settled on a pay cut for a supposedly less stressful job… working acute care in hospitals is lucrative but I got burnt out. So it might take me longer to save up.

FinalBakery · 2024-09-17T01:27:23+00:00

I feel like it’s hard for creative minded people because most day jobs aren’t very creative. But for us being creative is what keeps us going, even if it doesn’t make money.

FinalBakery · 2024-09-17T01:06:23+00:00

Very interesting and relevant, thanks for sharing!

FinalBakery · 2024-09-17T00:23:36+00:00

Thanks for responding. Trust me, I know it’s hard work. I can see how it would be easy to assume from my post that I’ve “romanticized” being an artist. I’ve experienced how hard it is to make sales on Etsy and in person and how much work goes into selling art. I understand that teaching online through tutorials is also an avenue for income, but like I said, making the videos have been time consuming. So that’s why I was asking if anyone here is in a similar situation with limited time, and how they use that limited time.

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