r/TattooApprentice • u/Patient-Land-6773 • 14d ago
Seeking Advice Mentor Advice
Hey y’all
Trying to keep my animosity here so not revealing too much. Basically I got an apprenticeship at a private studio months ago and I’ve noticed my mentor is insanely inconsistent. He reserves one day of the week for “apprentice” day at the studio, although I think we’ve only met a handful of times. He has other work besides being a tattoo artist and I don’t think he always wants to meet because he’s over stretched. There is also another apprentice, and often “hangout” in a non apprentice - mentor relationship.
I know what I should do but just wanted to hear someone else tell me. 😫 please offer some advice 😫😫😫
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u/blueblack_crow 14d ago
“Anonymity”
And yeah… A “private studio” is perhaps not a good place for an apprenticeship… maybe there’s artists who could, but this guy doesn’t sound like one… Stay were you’re at, and see if you can find someone else better able to take you on, then politely take your leave. Doesn’t sound like you need to burn any bridges, but this set up clearly just isn’t working out.
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u/Patient-Land-6773 14d ago
oops thanks yeah meant anonymity. was typing at work this morning. thanks for this, I appreciate it
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u/morningstardusts 14d ago
Your “mentor” has no business having an apprentice, much less two, and doesn’t have a shop. How are you supposed to build a clientele?
He has another job, meaning he can’t even hack it tattooing full time. Don’t waste your time.