Careers for highly sensitive people

[Wearegettingthere]

DD is an orchid child; highly sensitive and creative. What careers would be good for her? She likes acting, fashion. She wouldlike to be an actress but that is a very competitive career. She is in performing arts sixth form at the moment studying theatre.

What exactly does highly sensitive look like?

The interesting thing here is that the OP has not mentioned anything the dd has actually said, or whether she's finding her current course difficult or challenging in any way. She makes no mention of how her dd feels at all, apart from having this interest in acting.

The only thing the OP talks about is her own feelings about what her dd should do.

Thank you all. I am probably just overthinking things. She is more resilient than I think; just going through some ups and downs like all teens. Will support her in her chosen path which is acting. She is also quite social and outgoing, perceptive, self aware, imaginative, creative.

I have not mentioned anything regarding orchids thank GOD 😂😂

Didn’t read them all but got the picture 😅

When was the last time you told her how amazing she is, and that you are so proud of the wonderful young woman she has become? Never let her think that your love of her is dependent on her success.

And yes, you are overthinking things, by a country mile. I'm saying this as a parent whose dc went through a lot of trauma (through no fault of her own) during her performing arts training, and we did have to step in at one point and read the college the riot act.

This week, many times actually I have told her of how proud I am of her and naming all her strengths and qualities. No Orquids mentioned 😂

What a nasty post. Why do you have a problem with the fact that some people have different needs and sensibilities than others?

So you insult another poster in order to tell her how nasty she's been? Nice. Try reading the whole thread and the other thread the OP started on exactly the same topic.

'Insult'? I gave my opinion on your post, not you personally, and asked you why you hold the opinion you do. That's not the same as insulting someone.

I already read the whole thread, thank you, and the other thread, and although I don't understand the reason for a second thread, I'm not having any problems with the content. It's interesting that you've opted not to enlarge on why you have a problem with it, though.

@dreamiesformolly if you’ve read both threads you’ll see exactly what I have a problem with - in common with many other posters. I’m not the only one who dislikes the orchid/dandelion analogy, nor the only poster who thinks it’s the OP who has a problem. I don’t need to repeat myself for your convenience.

No, but if you choose not to explain why it irks you to the point of calling people precious and 'speshul' (how original 🙄), then you can't expect people not to question/call you out on it.

We seem to be going round in circles here, with no discernible benefit to the OP.

I’ve explained my opposition to the terminology used by the OP on this and the other thread. As have many other posters. You’re now being a bully @dreamiesformolly

All you can do at this age is talk to her about the idea of certain jobs but ultimately she will decide. The child I knew who was most like OP describes, she ended up studying law at Uni. I think she wanted to become a paralegal.

Also, people, especially young people, with high sensitivity can develop resilience, change to be less vulnerable... don't think she's stuck with a weakness forever.

The arts while rewarding is ridiculously competitive. 92 people applied for my last role and the money isn’t even half as good as most other professions for your trouble and training. Like others have said she needs to choose what she’s interested in and then build on coping strategies. Good luck

No, I'm not. I've put my perspective across in a reasoned manner and have not resorted to name-calling, unlike yourself.