Any artist who has spent even a little bit of time in the work force has discovered that the average job is not set up for people who do not fit a particular set of criteria. Generally speaking, those who can thrive in structure and routines, doing simple tasks repeatedly for hours at a time are not the same type of people who thrive on creativity, diversity, and flexibility.

As a result, the needs of the creative, introverted, and highly sensitive are often ignored or belittled in the workplace, being chalked up to laziness or ineptitude when in actuality, it is the environment these kinds of employees are placed in that causes them to wither.

For many creatives, being self-employed or working from home is the ideal situation. With more flexibility, calm, and quiet, the more sensitive among us can find a deep source of motivation and productivity, blossoming in to their full potential.

If you are a creative considering taking the leap in to self-employment, or simply need a reprieve to figure out your next step, read on. Ultimately you are the only one who can make the decision that is best for your life and circumstances, but it never hurts to get some input from those who have walked the road before you.

It’s Okay to Quit Your Job