To want dh to be more supportive of new career?

[Ladyofthehousespeaking]

Before you all start it's not a cupcake business

nope I've apply for a course to train as a special effects make up artist - with the idea to work in tv/film etc eventually.
I've quite a few contacts and trust me I know it's a tough industry but I've got some great contacts and I would never take a risk if I didn't think it would pay off.
It wouldn't mean taking a drop in income or anything like that etc.

Anyway, normally DH is very supportive about career choices but I just KNOW he doesn't think it's a 'real' job, he doesn't ask me any questions about it, or even look interested when I'm talking about it :( - I was studying Economics previously and he was very proud of me.

things have been tough recently because I sadly had a misscarriage that went very very wrong.

I just really want a fresh start and being so ill has made me realise that I want to follow my ambitions/dreams a bit more.

Gah :(

I'm sorry to hear that you have had such a bad time.

I think that it sounds like a really exciting career. I tend to be on the cautious side myself, and if my income was vital for essentials like mortgage, bills, etc. I would worry a bit. That said, there is nothing like enjoying what you do. We spend so much time in our life working, that we should all try to find something that we love doing. When I worked, I adored going in every day - I wouldn't have swapped with anyone. We've moved now, and I'm a SAHM, but when I finally decide what to retrain as, I would love it to be something that excites me.

Have you talked to your husband about the way that you're feeling? Does he love his own job? Would you be able to go back to what you are doing now, if the new career does not take off?

Sorry, I'm not being very coherent and have asked more questions than I've answered, but if you can get your husband to understand how much you want to do this, or at least get him to articulate his reservations, it might help. Please let us know how you get on!

I get it and get why your DH doesn't. But i think its a bloody great idea and think you should go for it. It is quite specialised so if you can establish yourself you should do well.

I sometimes struggle with non meaty type things, but it doesn't have to be high intellect to be succesful, in fact most successful businesses aren't.

Your DH probably just doesn't get the whole thing, its like you would be playing for a living, doing something creative and enjoyable, i mean, thats not like a real job is it - im jealous, doing something you like - and you have studied economics, you are going to make i twork :)

So sorry about your miscarriage, you are right, major changes in attitude etc. I wish you all the luck in the world xx