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>lots of people don't understand the value of art or artists. Now, you can't let it stand in the way of your work- that would be a mistake, but it's a valid frustration and not one I personally hear people sharing about.
This occurs with a lot of professions. Artists aren't special.
In fact, artists are just seen as lesser, not scum like some are. Lawyers, repo men, insurance workers, inspectors, garbage men, plastic surgeons, car or appliance salesmen, journalists, government workers (DMV/etc), strippers, and many others are looked at poorly, even if they make good money. Not to mention any "management" position nowadays.
If you aren't some 9-to-5 office wagey or in a "classic" profession like a machinist, construction worker, farmer, contractor or mechanic, you're look at like you're either a sad tale of misfortune or as if you make the world worse

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