“Feeling lost in deciding my career path after finishing my associates degree in liberal studies. Should I pursue my passion for animation and photography or go back to school for a degree in film or mass media studies? Worried about debt and job prospects. Advice needed! #careeradvice #decisions #passionvspracticality #lostinthelabyrinth”
Background:
22M seeking guidance after completing associates degree in liberal studies. Parents pushing for Temple University transfer, but I aspire to be an animator and have a background in music industry photography. Concerned about earning potential in creative fields.
Current Situation:
Unsatisfied with low-paying office job post-graduation. Pondering whether to pursue a degree in film or mass media studies to advance creative career goals, despite worries about debt and job prospects.
Seeking Advice:
Grappling with uncertainty about the future and feeling discouraged by lack of support from family and peers. Seeking guidance on navigating career decisions and finding a balance between passion and practicality.
As someone who got a bachelor’s in film from Temple, DO NOT DO IT. You’ll waste your time and money, there are no jobs. Do accounting or computer science. Learn a skill that’s in demand.
Well, a lot of aspiring artists worked boring day jobs until they earned enough money at their art to support themselves. So you might not have the job you want right away, but you don’t have to stay at that job forever.