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writes:I don't know if it's a phase or if I'm genuinely somewhat depressed at Uni, I did really well on my art course at college and quite fancied going to Uni, but I also wanted to train as a tattoo artist - which went down horrendously with my parents so I applied to Uni to avoid arguments. I started my Illustration course last September, and for the first month or so it was pretty good - but then it became less and less like what I expected/had hoped for, one of my tutors was treating me like dirt because I don't have a Foundation Degree and I became less enthusiastic and more determined to tattoo. But my parents just don't believe me when I tell them I really don't like my course - they think I'm being silly. So I've just put up with my course and carried on for the last 5 months....Now I've lost faith in everything I do - my skills, my chances of completing this course, of finding a job, and even my dream of tattooing. Now I've no idea where my life if going.Any advice anyone could give would be immensely appreciated.
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reader, CindyCares  +, writes (16 February 2011):
 I don't necessarily disagree with Caring Guy, in fact I think too that finding and following your own vocation is absolutely important in life, but being older than him I am obviously more prudent, so I wonder, couldn't you do both ? Finishing first your Uni course so you get your " official " academic credentials ( you know, "something to fall back on " :) then also pursuing your interest for tattoo? I mean, with all due respect for tattoo artists, it's not like training to be a brain surgeon, - if you got talent, one year of apprenticeship is all it takes , then you are ready to open up shop.
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reader, CaringGuy +, writes (16 February 2011):
I know how crap it is to have little support from those who are supposed to support you. My father is the least supportive man I met, and whilst I know I made my own choices that landed me unemployed, I'm also aware that with more support, I could have done something more.
So now I am trying at least to do something more, as should you. Tattooing was what you wanted to do, so to be honest, stick two fingers up to your parents and go and do it. That is where your life should be going. Look at courses, look at shops, look at designs and go back to your dream. Believe me, you'll feel 100 times better, even if your parents don't. But then, you're the one who has to live your life. Not them.
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