I can't do this

[meccahi]

I feel like I'm bottoming out.

Haven't had any sales in the past couple of weeks. I'm adding new pieces to the shop on Etsy.. but it's not generating anything.

I'm making $100 a week with the Trio. I can't do this.

I have no idea what to do. I've started applying for "real" jobs, but the pickings are slim.

I can't lose my shows. I can't lose my car. In very real danger of losing both.



And.. how to phrase this without sounding too snarky? I have a friend. She's started making chainmail. How nice for her. Now she wants my advice on selling it for a living. Is it wrong that I'm not feeling too inclined to give it at the moment? Upside is she wants to do work for me. Stay at home mom.. blah blah blah. But still. I worked my ass off for years to learn my trade and now I'm surrounded by hobbyists. That gets frustrating. End Venting.

Comments

[theetinygoat.livejournal.com]

hrm i'd really focus with her on that look at your financial situation. shes NEVER going to be able to support a family selling chainmail if she's accustomed to a nice cozy existence. its just not a huge market. which you want to retain your chunk of. :)

does the census have a branch near you? they start out at a retarded high rate, and then you can just blow em off when its time for you to go to a show. otherwise, ad on craigslist for something icky yet temporary like cleaning or something?