Job stuffs

[Eiyoko]

I'll do what I can to cut to the chase.

Aside from writing novels, I really want to be a video editor and/or get into hollywood, and there's a school I'd love to go to for it. The problem is, money is an issue with both me and my family, so I'm going to have to get a job.

I live in a kind of place that isn't "first job friendly" so I'm having a rough time, and the current state of the economy isn't helping either.

My mother wants to send me to vocational school because I "need to get a job," but I personally don't see the point of going to school to get a job to enough money just so I can go to school again. Besides, I have a very hard time just thinking about anything that doesn't interest me much. All I really need is an entry level job until I can get enough money to go to a school I'll actually like.

What should I do in this situation? Train in vocational school, or get an entry level job until I can afford a school I'll actually like? @_@

[Mhurron]

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Aside from writing novels, I really want to be a video editor and/or get into hollywood

Careers like this are more luck then planning.

money is an issue ... I personally don't see the point of going to school to get a job to enough money just so I can go to school again

Ya, ok. I would suggest not taking classes that require too much logic.

[Feba]

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Have you looked into scholarships, student loans, financial assistance, and so on? And have you looked into local schools; like a community college?

It might not be the best, but you can probably get a quality education for a lot less than you think.

[Murphie]

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Get an entry level job until you can afford a school you'll actually like.

I mean, you were kind of sparse on the real details, so it's hard to give you solid advice, but that's what I'd do.

Writing novels is a hobby to pursue that may possibly turn into a career for a lucky few. Video editing or working in the film industry (I really have no idea what you're getting at here) would require some kind of experience or education. Pursuing a multimedia production degree of some kind would be a good idea.

I'm not sure how old you are, or what you mean by your area not being "first job friendly" or any of that. So in lieu of details, I say just get some job to pay the bills right now, and figure out exactly what you want in the meantime.

edit: As Feba mentioned, community college is a good starter option. It's cheap, and they are usually a good place to get a technical degree like you might possibly be looking for. Make sure it's accredited, and be sure your credits will transfer to a four year school if you want to. Also, as Feba mentioned, look into Financial Aid. If you're under the age of 23, your parents will still be a factor, but if they can't afford to send you on their own dime, there's no reason why your family couldn't get some sort of aid for your education.

[Ryoii/Nonomii]

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I generally agree with trying to start your education at a community college (most of your first 2 years will be transferable) until you can attend a college catering better to your intended field of study, but below I have a suggestion which you can pursue while doing this. Also continuing to live with your parents is a huge advantage if you can get along.

If you are generally patient and kind, you can find individuals willing to pay $20-60+ an hour for assistance with both software and hardware depending on their economic status. It sure was better than babysitting, waiting tables, or working as a PC repair technician. People were paying me to simply setup shortcuts, create a customized, laminated sheet of steps for using email, digital cameras, etc., and come run them through the process once or twice. Of course demand was higher when email and digital cameras were new, but there should still be a market. They just need to have someone recommend your services.

It can take a while to get started, but eventually your reputation improves. You may eventually find someone owning a business who offers you a good job. Creating business cards and providing them to your friends' parents and your parents' friends is a great way to get started. This will also improve your social skills with adults, which will be invaluable.

If you are a little more tech. savvy, you could even start writing scripts to backup emails and files to USB flash storage every time they restart their computer. Some people didn't even understand the value of having an online email account such as Gmail where it could be accessed almost anywhere (damn firewalls at work make me remote into my home computer). The key is providing solutions which work easily and reliably. I also cannot count the number of times I installed DSL or cable internet and wireless routers.