Nearly everybody has a rough time when they get out of college, searching for that first job. Reality can be a cold, wet towel in the face.
Job interviews are tough, although they do tend to get a little easier as time goes on.
I think there are some areas of Real Life that are a little harder for artists than they are for the rest of the world. I'm talking about respect and values. If I like it, I'll pay for it. I don't think this happens to many teachers, doctors, or other professional. It's happened to every single artist I know.