Just need to let off some steam.

[feuersonne]

This year is definitely going to tough starting off. Where is my life going? Am I good at what I do? Should I try going for a different career? Should I give up

Comments

[yoshikochan]

:'( *hugs* I don't understand a thing about the entertainment industry. I wish I did, I wish I could help you.

I hope that whatever choice you make, it leads to your happiness. ~.~

[gintaku]

Oh no..living at home could suck a lot :( I think I got into a fight with my brother because he was edgey as a college grad living with his parents. I could see this happening to myself and so many other people in my year.

And yeah, employers don't tell you why they don't like you..=_= It's tough trying to figure that out on your own. If things get down to nothing, you can maybe save up from a retail job and take classes so you at least know you have superior skills. If still nothing, then it's just the economy. And slowly build up connections. Sometimes they show up in conventions! USC animation majors usually suck but I heard they somehow end up getting jobs.

Anyway..I hope you feel better and your family gets along soon. I know my family is not the happiest family in the world, and it is not fun to live in a stifling environment.

[spwinkles]

As hard as it is to do (and I'd probably do the same thing so I can't blame you!) I wouldn't dwell too much on why you weren't chosen or why you were let go, etc. It would bring too many assumptions and negative feelings.

I really hope an opportunity comes up for you soon! Keep trying, keep applying, there's bound to be something in the industry. ♥

[tenshiyaki]

I'm in EXACTLY the same position and I really understand. It's hard to put yourself out there in a favorable position when a lot of the response is a resounding silence. Something that people have suggested to me although I haven't tried is to just approach companies and ask if they need an intern of some kind. Or just try applying to some internships. There are some paid ones out there. A foot in the door is all we need. >I'm currently working at the tinieeeeest company doing random flash animation (practically for free) and working on a friend's game project (for free). I guess try asking around and seeing if you can find a project that will keep you in practice and at least you're still polishing your skills. Like Hye said, working your retail job and going to take extra classes is a good option and MANY people I know have done that for years before being able to break into the industry. Also, I think you could try looking at game companies and Linkedin always gives me some good opportunities to apply to

[wabisuke]

It's because they're dumb and blind. So screw thinking what they think and why things happen. What's important is to keep pushing so you become the lucky one (luck comes to the ones who work for it). On top of looking for jobs, keep yourself busy with personal projects with actual deadlines; that's my main goal for February since things are quickly outdated in the creative fields. I keep saying I'm going to do it but this time I'm forcing myself into crunch mode. Distractions are too tempting otherwise. I think Ken did that too and his parents just left him alone since he's obviously working on serious things.

We're all in the same boat so dump out all the negative stuff that's weighing you down and keep paddling. :)