tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-738814364413384768.post2297573823099380218..comments2024-03-13T23:42:25.845-07:00Comments on Animondays: Comparison: Job-to-job vrs. CareerDavid B. Levyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12611160893518781463noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-738814364413384768.post-28878469827359552252008-10-09T09:16:00.000-07:002008-10-09T09:16:00.000-07:00Is there an age where beyond which comapanies will...Is there an age where beyond which comapanies will not consider hiring a new animator?childerolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11405246709662881974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-738814364413384768.post-68559888596583678422008-02-27T13:57:00.000-08:002008-02-27T13:57:00.000-08:00Y'know, it's interesting. Recently, I have been po...Y'know, it's interesting. Recently, I have been pondering about those two routes. Although the job-to-job route is "seemingly" easier, it seems as though we TRULY take risks as artists walking down either path. At least, that's the way I feel.<BR/><BR/>I suppose the thing that scares me the most is that nothing is ever immediate. Everything takes time, and patience is definitely something I need to work on. However, I wanna do my best to go down the "career path." Sure, I'll have to start off small at first (comic strips, etc.), but this post really got my thinking about the benefits of creating a name for myself in the business. More importantly, it has inspired me to strive for more in my life -- to produce work that is close to my heart. Works that I'd hopefully have the opportunity to share with everyone else as well. As scary as it sounds, I can't help but feel excited. I like being "out of my comfort zone" to some degree-- it makes me want to work harder. :)<BR/><BR/>Thank you for sharing your insights. It's really appreciated!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-738814364413384768.post-68866754921911817922008-02-25T13:04:00.000-08:002008-02-25T13:04:00.000-08:00Thanks Tim! This a weird box I've built for myself...Thanks Tim! This a weird box I've built for myself, but, I really do think about this stuff a lot. I'm glad it's informative and entertaining. <BR/><BR/>I really began out of frustration with the lack of good information on careers in animation. Career coach/recruitment types had taken over this subject, and I thought it was time for the animation artists to reclaim it for our benefit. We aren't the golden age of hollywood, but we can be the golden age of smarts and opportunity. Maybe that is what will bring on the next golden age, in fact.David B. Levyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12611160893518781463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-738814364413384768.post-76547133529654515862008-02-25T12:40:00.000-08:002008-02-25T12:40:00.000-08:00Another great post, Dave. I really enjoy all your...Another great post, Dave. I really enjoy all your posts on "careers in animation", I think you usually explain MORE things MORE clearly than I've read anywhere else about the brass-tacks of animation work. Anyway, these posts keep me informed and entertained!Tim Rauchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17372320274473421640noreply@blogger.com