I knew that

[rolanni]

According 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?

Comments

[aldersprig.livejournal.com]

According to this article, I work at two of the Top Ten most depressing jobs -- artist, and administrative support.

Hunh, me too.

[takaal.livejournal.com]

And another one here. Throw in "writer" and "[pick a craft] pattern designer" and there's a whole lotta work for not much thanks (or pay)!!