# Is anyone happy in this industry?

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**Created:** [October 9, 2023, 7:54pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/is-anyone-happy-in-this-industry/3736 "2023-10-09T19:54:08Z")\
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**Author:** ![Vetdesigner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/f07891/32.png) [@Vetdesigner](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/Vetdesigner)\
**Post date:** [October 17, 2023, 11:30pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/is-anyone-happy-in-this-industry/3736/9 "2023-10-17T23:30:20Z")

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I tried designing jewelry under my own name for a year but it was far too competitive and stores only wanted to go through showrooms. I was doing all of the basic wire wrapping and stringing which they didn’t want-you can find that at any farmers market on a Sunday or crafts fair. I would have had to go back to school to learn soldering and metalsmithing to create the kind of fine jewelry needed for a showroom with no guarantees of success so I got my certifications and started a private health and wellness brand with various revenue streams I can create out of targeting my specific customer.  
It pays less but it is guaranteed employment and good for me as I age. I can tailor it to fit my changing needs.

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