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I'm sure none of you can help me, but I felt it rarely hurts to ask. I am an art major, and becoming an art teacher is my last resort. Becoming a teacher would be moderate money-wise, but it won't make it easy for me to pay my mother's 25,000 dollar debt, and I know I will have to eventually, she's been unemployed for several months now (Since November) and has no intentions on find a job. I think the best answer for me would be working under a small comic book company, comic strips, or other things along these lines. I'm full of ideas, and I've got no way of using them. What should I do? Do any of you know of a location I can submit ideas to. And even if I did submit something, what would I include in my submission? Does anyone have any ideas as to how on earth I can make a living on art to the point where I can pay off my mom's debt? (link)
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If it is quick cash that you need, I don't have any suggestions. If you are looking for a future solution, have you considered a career in graphic design? Do you have any computer experience to combine with your artistic talents? Positions for art teachers are very rare. I am a teacher, and know that you must have certification in an academic area (reading, math, science)to ensure a position as an art or music teacher. I am basing this on the fact that I have a very talented friend who was an excellent band teacher for 6 years at a middle school who left to have a baby. When she decided to return to teaching, there wasn't a position for her unless she had an academic certification to go with it. Small companies like you mentioned don't pay much either. Perhaps you could do some layouts for a newspaper in advertising. Go in person with some of your work to show to potential clients. Phone calls, emails, or mailed resumes and portfolios don't show as much determination and eagerness to work hard. They will take you more seriously if you approach them in person, professionally dressed, ( no suit, just neat and conservative). In the meantime, check into debt consolidation for your mom to keep the creditors off her back. You still have to make a payment, but it is better than multiple smaller payments and really helps ease the burden. By the way, does your mother know how YOU feel? If you haven't already discussed this you need to sit her down and tell her directly, "Mom, I love you and want to be supportive, but it isn't fair that I have to take on the role of the parent and solve your problems. I am here for you and you need to work WITH me to help get you out of debt." Good luck to you.
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Yeah, I've talked to her about it. She claims that she'll pay for it eventually, but the way things are going I doubt it. I'm going to get a teaching degree, I'm half way finished with my art degree. My art teacher just retired, and a few are about to in a few years.
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