#FilmIndustry #JobLoss #NewJobs #CareerChange #IndustryInsights
Hey there! 🎬
I totally get the frustration. Working in film and television has been really tough lately, with so many of us facing job losses and uncertainty. It’s heartbreaking to see colleagues struggling while hearing about 1.1 million jobs being created elsewhere. So, where are all these new job opportunities, and how can they help us in the industry? 🤔
Let’s break down some of the pain points we’re facing:
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Job Displacement: Many of us are out of work and feeling the pinch. Losing a job isn’t just about income; it’s about losing a sense of purpose and community.
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Lack of Visibility: It feels like our industry is shrouded in despair while news outlets focus on success stories in tech or healthcare. It’s hard to see a way forward when you’re in the thick of it.
- Skill Matching: Even if there are jobs being created, many of us wonder if our skills translate to those roles. It’s tough to pivot when you’re not sure where to start.
So, what’s a possible way out of this situation? Here are some ideas:
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Upskilling: Consider taking courses in growing fields like digital media, online content creation, or even tech-related roles. Platforms like Coursera or LinkedIn Learning can be great resources. đź“š
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Networking: Now is the perfect time to connect with others in different industries. You never know where a conversation might lead! Use social media to reach out to those working in industries with more job openings.
- Freelancing: If you’re able, freelancing in related fields like videography, marketing, or social media management could help you keep your skills sharp while bringing in some income. đź’Ľ
I’m really curious—has anyone else experienced this kind of shift? What steps are you taking to find new opportunities? Or do you have tips to share for those navigating job changes in challenging times? Let’s open up the conversation! Your experiences might help someone else out there.
Looking forward to hearing your thoughts! 🌟
Out of curiosity, can you share about the state of the industry? Did you create content for streaming services?
I work in film and television and business is booming, main problem is we can’t find enough qualified staff.
I saw a stat 45% of new jobs have been created by the public sector. I think private businesses doing it rough. Has film & television in Australia ever been a strong industry?
Infrastructure building (eg. highway projects) and the NDIS. there are TONS of jobs available for carers, and even more if you’ve got an allied health qualification.
>In which industry is the 1.1 millions jobs created happening?
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I’m always seeing aged care jobs even when I’m not looking for them
Mostly public sector
lots of train driver job apparently.. and psychiatrists.. and teachers..
1 in 3 new jobs advertised are in health
Film is booming on the gold coast, can’t find enough crew.
Mostly NDIS jobs
87% of all jobs growth in the last two years has been in the public sector – primarily in health and social services.
The private sector is going backwards.
Australia’s never really been known for its film and TV industry, at least from what I remember. I don’t get it — smaller places like Hong Kong, Taiwan, and South Korea have booming film and TV scenes.
No offence, but this was coming from miles away many years ago for the arts and entertainment sector in general. There is to much content now, and studios over index budgets trying to get the next Game of Thrones, so then they cut budget elsewhere. Sadly, no industry is safe from disruption and you just have to focus on being hireable and unfireable even if you have to work in jobs you dont like. What i studied, versus what i do now are vastly different and i dont really enjoy what i do but it sure pays the bills
NDIS is looking for people to give handjobs
I’m not sure what state you live in but in Victoria there is plenty of work. January is always quiet, that’s basically our time off. Last year there was heaps of work, both local and offshore jobs.
There are a heap of international gigs coming this year as well as local content. I’m not sure what department you’re in but I would say the industry is far from “destroyed”.
2/3rds of new jobs are created via government spending. This is a polite way of saying NDIS