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writes:Hi,I don't know how to communicate with my boyfriend about his career move.We are both 27. We are together for 2 yrs and want to get married after I finish studying.We love each other and want to start a family soon.I am still studying. He is a pilot. He flies for a charter plane company but his company may close soon due to recession.Aviation industry is affected badly.It may not happen but its a possibility.He wants to try photography...probably film color correction and processing.That's what he said.I am not sure as I know nothing about photography.He thinks things will change in 2 yrs or so in aviation industry.Then he start flying again.He wants to fly for a commercial airliner in future.He asked my opinion. He wants to do this for me and our yet to be born kids. I wasn't too comfy about it.He doesn't even have any professional training/experience in photography. Just told him he should listen to his heart and do whatever he really wants to do. When he insisted me to tell him what I really felt-I told him he should find a job with another aviation company since flying is his passion and first choice.He hasn't yet decided about being a photographer. He is just considering it. It's just a temporary thing till he starts flying again.I told him that I am with him whatever he decides and that we'll be together. Money is not a problem since I start my practice once I finish studies. I am a doctor.I am worried about him. Don't want to see him struggle. He doesn't know how to go about it. He has to start from scratch. Do you think it's a bad career move... from being a pilot to a photographer ..esp when he has no training/experience in photography? How do I tell him without hurting him?I respect his decision so I am with him even if he finally decides to go for photography. But just worried for him since he has to start everything from scratch. Please help me.
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reader, anonymous, writes (21 October 2010): This is verified as being by the original poster of the questionHi slimfish,
Thank you.I know it won't be easy.Your words have been encouraging.I'l tell him about the diplomas you mentioned.
God bless you.
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reader, slimfish  +, writes (21 October 2010):
 i worked as a photographer for 7years, in the horse industry.
its hard to break into this profession, you have to be real good to make money. their are heaps of people think its easy but, when you have to make money then its real hard.
as an amateur i thought it was good to get one good photo per roll of film. as a pro, you cant afford one bad one.
there are some diplomas on line, i suggest he does one and that will tell if he has the talent.
i did mine with a top new york studio and never regretted it.
the cost is reasonable as well.
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