Hi sir. My daughter is 25 years old. She is Mass Media Graduate & done a Masters course in Photography. She wants to pursue career in Photography but not finding suitable job. She has left few jobs in last one year due to her aloof nature & relationship problems. She has low self esteem due to this & sliping into depression. What can be done?
Ans: Dear William,
Expectations v/s Reality
The nature of jobs like the one your daughter wants to do is not like a regular 9-5 job that is mostly predictable. A career in Photography means freelancing, shadowing an expert, willingness to absorb failure as a part of life, watch and wait games, over-demanding work schedules and superiors...
Does she have the mindset for this? If NO, and she is adamant about Photography as a career, she must develop a mindset that will support that career. Otherwise, everyday is going to be a struggle.
If she expects life to somewhat rosy right at the beginning, the reality is vastly different and this is what is also making her aloof and self-esteem issues.
I suggest that you find a mentor who can guide her towards reality and also re-orient her mind to adapt to the nature of her career and job. This mentor must be an expert in the fields of Photography and/or Videography and/or Film-making...these fields are more less similar in terms of their demands and attributes and this person can valuably suggest on what you daughter can do to feel at ease with the reality is.
All the best!