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Thanks for all the people who commented on my last update
Since then, I have sort of decided that, depending on how physics (electricity and magnetism, for the curious) goes this semester, that I am changing.
From astronomy and astrophysics to film studies...
I do really want to be an astrophysicist, but I think something in the film industry is a close second. It was always my dream to have my name in the credits of a movie, anywhere, if it was director, writer, editor, special effects, whatever.
The thing that really worries me though, is job security. Yes I know, I'm in my second semester of college. But my dad has gone though too many jobs and I completely understand the importance of having a secure job. With a job in astronomy, I would eventually land a permanent position, and, get paid upwards of $90,000 a year. In the film industry, many people work for themselves, and may not be able to find work all the time. When they do get work, their pay usually will depend on how well the movie does. Research tells me that I'd make not even half of the astronomy figure. I know it sounds kind of shallow, and you should do what you want regardless of the money, but I want a secure job, and I want to eventually pay off my student loans...
*sigh* here's hoping astrophysics works out for me, else I may become a film editor, or a screenwriter and live in a box.
Since then, I have sort of decided that, depending on how physics (electricity and magnetism, for the curious) goes this semester, that I am changing.
From astronomy and astrophysics to film studies...
I do really want to be an astrophysicist, but I think something in the film industry is a close second. It was always my dream to have my name in the credits of a movie, anywhere, if it was director, writer, editor, special effects, whatever.
The thing that really worries me though, is job security. Yes I know, I'm in my second semester of college. But my dad has gone though too many jobs and I completely understand the importance of having a secure job. With a job in astronomy, I would eventually land a permanent position, and, get paid upwards of $90,000 a year. In the film industry, many people work for themselves, and may not be able to find work all the time. When they do get work, their pay usually will depend on how well the movie does. Research tells me that I'd make not even half of the astronomy figure. I know it sounds kind of shallow, and you should do what you want regardless of the money, but I want a secure job, and I want to eventually pay off my student loans...
*sigh* here's hoping astrophysics works out for me, else I may become a film editor, or a screenwriter and live in a box.