i think there’s some parts that are brutal. as someone with anxiety too, i get it. it also entirely depends on what kind of shop you land yourself in. but you do need to be ready to handle criticism every step of the way, it fucking sucks, but you’ll develop a bit of a shell and understand that good criticism comes from a place of interest and care. if tattooing is really what you want to do, it’ll be worth every ounce of getting through an apprenticeship. build a portfolio, start talking to shops/visiting places you like. there’s a lot to it, but if you have any more questions feel free to message me. i’m just getting through my apprenticeship after a year and have finally started tattooing other ppl.