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What careers could I get into that don’t require extensive education so I can pursue my dreams down the line?
I’m not sure what do as a career right now my dream is be an animator someday but right now I need to put my dream aside so I can focus on something that’ll support me enough to where I can live on my own. My living situation isn’t the best and I’m trying to…
I’m not sure what do as a career right now my dream is be an animator someday but right now I need to put my dream aside so I can focus on something that’ll support me enough to where I can live on my own. My living situation isn’t the best and I’m trying to get out as fast as possible. I’m currently taking animation classes and community college and while that’s nice I want to figure something out that can get me out of my living situation ASAP! Any advice?
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Do you live with your parents? If not move back home. You have no job experience and no completed education, you are looking for fast returns. That’s not going to happen. Why animation? There isn’t any money in it and it pays nothing in the US.
Think long term here. I can’t speak to the state of animation, but it will take time to learn those skills and get good at them, especially at a community college. The benefits of community colleges is that they often have more flexible class schedules and lower cost in the long run. There are animation schools and programs out there, but I’d encourage you to not take on debt if you can avoid it. In the short term, I would strategize getting a job that works with your school schedule, budget your money and see if you can move in with friends/ roommates. Do you have any other work experience or skills you can leverage as you look for work? I understand that staying home isn’t always a healthy option so think strategically here. It might be really tough at first depending on where you live, but if you work hard it’s not impossible.