This hits like a truck after, hearing about art institute shutting down.

The true loss is giving up

oh they just like me fr!!!!!

I think that's a common thing with hobbies in general, they're fun on your own time and on your own terms, but turning any kind of hobby into a career. Suddenly there's deadlines, as well as dealing with more specifics as well as having to deal with pleasing all clients and making sure they in turn actually compensate you on your efforts.

thats life