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I knew that
Thursday, May 19th, 2011 09:31 amAccording to this article, I work at two of the Top Ten most depressing jobs -- artist, and administrative support.
This is not a surprise, exactly -- both careers feature high performance expectations from people who are. . .less than completely educated. . .about the reality of the work involved, as well as huge chunks of stuff that has a Critical Bearing on your work and the ultimate success of same that are completely out of your control.
What I do find disturbing about this article is the commentary that suggests artists ought to find medical treatment for their stress; a recommendation that is made for none of the other careers listed.
Anybody here read "Phoenix" by Lee and Miller?
This is not a surprise, exactly -- both careers feature high performance expectations from people who are. . .less than completely educated. . .about the reality of the work involved, as well as huge chunks of stuff that has a Critical Bearing on your work and the ultimate success of same that are completely out of your control.
What I do find disturbing about this article is the commentary that suggests artists ought to find medical treatment for their stress; a recommendation that is made for none of the other careers listed.
Anybody here read "Phoenix" by Lee and Miller?
