You only get one life. The life of a professional singer is very different
from even busy amateurs, and not for everyone who loves singing. Try to
imagine what you really really want more than anything. That is what you
should be doing, however much or little risk it involves. On the other hand
I too (much older) am rather held in place by a family whom I adore. john
At 08:57 AM 6/27/01 +0000, you wrote:
>Dear List,
>
>I think I can use some input....
>
>I'm at a point in my life where I'm forced to make some BIG decisions.
>One of them has to do with my 'carreer'... I have a great job, I work
>at the dutch health department, have really interesting work
>concerning healthcare professionals, which is nice because I too was
>one once.. (I'm oficially still a nurse)
>Okay, so far so good. It seems that the further existance of my job is
>questionable. We are reorganising and... well, I'm the youngest. But
>nothing is sure yet.
>
>So here is the dilemma.....
>Singing is my passion, my every spare minute, the love of my life. My
>teacher recently more or less advised me to go get a professional
>education (conservatory). I was REALLY happy with his advise... And I
>haven't stopped thinking about it since.
>
>But: I'm 29 years old. Most schools don't accept over 30's, so I've
>got to be quick
>But: I have a full time, well-paying job. I've built my life around
>that, and so has my partner. (the other love of my life)
>But: I can't get the education part-time, so I would HAVE to give up
>the job I now have
>But: I'd be in heaven! surrounding myself with music! Learning,
>learning!
>But: my current job is really great and I might get myself another one
>just like it. which would mean steady income.
>But: I could always get a job nursing a few days/nights a week
>But: I quit nursing for good reasons......
>But: there are sooooo many pros and cons, one of them being my
>partner. He supports my singing, I can even drag him along to all
>sorts of activities, but a fulltime education will be one step too far
>for him. Should I listen to him? I know that if it were just me, I'd
>have enrolled already. But it's not just me.....
>
>I could go on forever listing pros and cons, and I still wouldn't know
>what the best move would be.
>
>Any input? Have any of you faced the same 'problem'? What did you do
>and why?
>
>Thanx,
>Nande
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John Blyth
Baritono robusto e lirico
Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
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