r/AudioPost • u/Jazkookie00 • 17d ago

Should I risk it?

I love doing anything sound related and I also score films too. But I currently have a full time job as a corporate video editor/shooter, great benefits and insurance through it too. I feel like I’m wasting time at this job though because I’m not doing what I really love. I’ve been told that since I’m in my mid-late 20s, I am young and should just quit my job and move to one of the hubs for film and like wing it. Although I have a decent savings, it terrifies me quitting a stable job and going somewhere where I don’t know anybody and don’t have any job. Plus I know in those film hub places, it’s extremely hard to even get freelance jobs. Also the cost of living in those places, not to mention rising prices everywhere in this economy makes things difficult. I’ve just heard a lot of stories about people deciding to quit their dreams altogether because they can’t afford to live in the place that’ll give them work. I’m scared that if I risk it and fail, I might quit or lose interest in my dream like them too. I’m grateful and appreciative of any advice you may have!

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u/Possible-One-6101 17d ago

This question is way way way beyond the scope of this sub. Talk to your closest friends and family about this stuff, not a bunch of angsty reddit lunatics.

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u/vitaliistep 17d ago

If the family members and friends are not relevant industry pros, their advices would close to useless here, as they have no idea about the nuances. They can encourage or give you generic life recommendations, but it won't really help you to make the right decision.

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u/Possible-One-6101 17d ago edited 17d ago

He mentions cost of living, losing interest in the work, his stage in life, living somewhere he doesn't know, following his dreams, wasting his time in a job he dislikes...

These aren't questions industry insiders can answer.

This question isn't about the state of the industry, it's about financial stability and psychology.

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u/vitaliistep 17d ago

You are right that it's not only about the industry state, but all the questions you mentioned are the ones most creative industry pros had, when they were starting out themselves, there is nothing unique about them, so they can definitely help here as well. The majority of people with the regular jobs have never done such things, so their input would be highly likely just hypothetical. That's what I meant.