Why I Almost Switched Careers in 2022

The symphony orchestra career path is not all sunshine and rainbows.

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Since the start of the pandemic, I’ve mentioned that I’ve been a bit more stressed out than usual at my symphony job.

As you might imagine, pandemic restrictions have not been kind to performing artists. At one point, we weren’t allowed to get together in small…