Would it be possible to do the journalism or radio programs on a part time basis while still working or working part-time?
No. Both courses are full-time, 9am to about 3 or 4pm, and I don't think that they can be done part-time. I may be able to do cafe or restaurant work in the weekends, but I wouldn't be able to continue to work part-time in the civil service- if that what you meant. Plus, the courses are meant to be quite full-on and intensive, so I don't think I could handle doing my current job part-time at the same time!
in terms of career and finances, both of those areas are not known for being the easiest to make a stable living from.
Believe me, dude, this is all stuff I've thought of before! Radio in NZ can be quite a hard industry to break into. But I've known several people who have made a very stable career out of print journalism. It's just a matter of getting your foot in the door. I probably won't end up being a multi-millionaire if I work in journalism- but I don't want to spend a lifetime working in jobs I'm not passionate about, either.
The ideal plan would be to work in the civil service for another six months to a year...and save up a bit more dough and then head back to school. I was just thinking that my contract ending may actually force me to finally get off my butt and go to journalism school. Cos, God knows I've been um-ing and ah-ing long enough. I am, however, aware that it's not the most ideal option from a financial standpoint. These are all things I have to think about.
I'm sorry if I sound a bit brusque here. But...I am pretty worried, and I've had several anxiety attacks today thinking about it. I'm trying to stay positive. But, in all honesty...I'm scared shitless.
No. Both courses are full-time, 9am to about 3 or 4pm, and I don't think that they can be done part-time. I may be able to do cafe or restaurant work in the weekends, but I wouldn't be able to continue to work part-time in the civil service- if that what you meant. Plus, the courses are meant to be quite full-on and intensive, so I don't think I could handle doing my current job part-time at the same time!
in terms of career and finances, both of those areas are not known for being the easiest to make a stable living from.
Believe me, dude, this is all stuff I've thought of before! Radio in NZ can be quite a hard industry to break into. But I've known several people who have made a very stable career out of print journalism. It's just a matter of getting your foot in the door. I probably won't end up being a multi-millionaire if I work in journalism- but I don't want to spend a lifetime working in jobs I'm not passionate about, either.
The ideal plan would be to work in the civil service for another six months to a year...and save up a bit more dough and then head back to school. I was just thinking that my contract ending may actually force me to finally get off my butt and go to journalism school. Cos, God knows I've been um-ing and ah-ing long enough. I am, however, aware that it's not the most ideal option from a financial standpoint. These are all things I have to think about.
I'm sorry if I sound a bit brusque here. But...I am pretty worried, and I've had several anxiety attacks today thinking about it. I'm trying to stay positive. But, in all honesty...I'm scared shitless.
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