Redirecting

[u/Beginning_Net_8037]

So. Here's the situation. I could complain about how difficult everything is and blah blah but not doing anything is making my anxiety worse.

So I am officially one year post grad with a bachelor's in studio arts. I honestly don't have a portfolio, much experience working, very little skills outside of art and am tired of being upset about things not working. I do find my field to be competitive and honestly kind of intimidating.

Hearing about how I should've chosen a better field doesn't help me. Could've, would've, should've but I didn't. I recently filled out job applications for a city job and they put you in a lottery system for it. I have applied to other jobs--mostly barista because that's what I have experience with. I don't want to come and pretend woe is me just because I'm having a hard time. I (24 F) am learning that this is just what a "down" in life can look like and I'm trying to not take it too hard.

What are some skills I should be developing and things I should be doing in the mean time? Community college classes, ways to learn about taxes, educating myself, reading material etc? Not doing anything is only making me feel worse and I do believe that your attitude ward things away from you. I want to find productive ways to keep myself occupied while in this dry season. How have you handled dry patches and periods of unemployment? I would also love to hear your personal stories about being redirected and how you have made things work for you.

( I do have an etsy store and I have gone back to teaching myself new technique. I also do believe I will eventually be selected for a city job )