ironpony Posted November 30, 2019 Posted November 30, 2019 I got laid off of my job, a job which I didn't really like either, and my friends and gf told me that I have been going from jobs I hate for the last 15 or so years, which is true, and that it's time I work the job I actually want and no more screwing around. I am trying to produce and direct my first feature film at the moment, and I almost got offered some other jobs in the industry at a convention I was going to go to, but my best friend died, which prevented me from going. But now I'm thinking I should have just went anyway. But what do you think I could do for work, since they get a job you like and not just any job available? If I could work a job related to my filmmaking skills that would help, but been having trouble finding one. But at the same time, I was advised not to settle for less again. What do you think?
CautiouslyOptimistic Posted November 30, 2019 Posted November 30, 2019 But at the same time, I was advised not to settle for less again. What does "settle for less" mean for you? Would a job in the film industry be brand new for you? If so, you may have to settle for entry-level. 1
Author ironpony Posted November 30, 2019 Author Posted November 30, 2019 Entry level is not bad. Settle for less, I mean any job that is available, even if it's not one you would like.
ajequals Posted November 30, 2019 Posted November 30, 2019 This may be hard to do but. I at the age of 27 started my own business with $67 in my pocket. it is the best job I have ever had sure there are ups and downs and you don't pay yourself much but it's yours. it's what you make it 2
Author ironpony Posted November 30, 2019 Author Posted November 30, 2019 (edited) I suppose I could try to start my own business, I just don't know if I would do the best job at running a whole business... I also applied for unemployment insurance when laid off, and wonder if that was a good idea, since I'm going to be much more picky now, about what I choose for a job but would Unemployment Insurance, have a problem with me being more picky, when there are other jobs available? Edited November 30, 2019 by ironpony
alphamale Posted November 30, 2019 Posted November 30, 2019 I suppose I could try to start my own business, I just don't know if I would do the best job at running a whole business... I thought you were making a feature film? That should be your business? Are you incorporated?
Author ironpony Posted November 30, 2019 Author Posted November 30, 2019 I was planning on it, but thought I should have a back up plan as well, especially since everyone tells me the feature will likely not go anywhere, I should have a plan to get jobs I want in the business that is more certain to work out.
alphamale Posted November 30, 2019 Posted November 30, 2019 I was planning on it, but thought I should have a back up plan as well, especially since everyone tells me the feature will likely not go anywhere, I should have a plan to get jobs I want in the business that is more certain to work out. besides movie what are you interested in? do you have a college degree?
d0nnivain Posted November 30, 2019 Posted November 30, 2019 I also applied for unemployment insurance when laid off, and wonder if that was a good idea, since I'm going to be much more picky now, about what I choose for a job but would Unemployment Insurance, have a problem with me being more picky, when there are other jobs available? Applying for UI was smart. You need money coming in. UI requires you to make a good faith effort to look for a job. They don't obligate you to take a job. UI offers job counselors, resume services, training / re-training / skills courses & coaches. Avail yourself of those services to better position yourself to get a job you like. You should probably look in the film industry since that is where you want to work
preraph Posted November 30, 2019 Posted November 30, 2019 (edited) I've milked unemployment before, and looking back, it's a bad idea. It does nothing for your self-esteem. It may be easy money, but it's still unemployment and a gap you have a hard time explaining to your future employers, and yes, they will ask. So my solution has always been to get two jobs. Ideally, one full time and one part time on your days or evenings off. The part-time one can be a fun one that benefits you socially but only pays barely anything. Even an $8 an hour job worked 15 hours a week is $5000 a year income. It does help. And trust me, having two of ANY job on your resume while looking for THE job is a lot more impressive than having months of unemployment. And the hidden benefit, and I've never been disappointed, is that part-time job and maybe the full-time one, you will learn new skills and may even turn into something. Look, as long as you can lift 20-30 pounds, anyone can get a job at a warehouse picking and shipping orders. If you pick a warehouse with attached offices and you're reliable and smart and good, you can even get moved up into a better position either in the warehouse or offices. I've worked with a couple of big distributors and they were always looking for talent to promote from the warehouse workers. Basically, all you have to do is be able to lift some, run a forklift without acting the fool (maybe go take a course on that if you want a leg up), be able to pay attention and count and get the right product where it's going. It's not horrible work. I used to do inventory weekly on my product in the warehouse, preferring to do it myself so it was right while my workload allowed it, and I was reluctant to give it up, found it relaxing. On that subject, there are seasonal type jobs. In January, apply to property tax places. It's mostly filing. Can be more if you're willing to learn. Also have to know how to use the computer and be able to type. It's all over by around June. I made really good money doing that one season. You can look for jobs doing inventory for big accounting firms. Not sure what their education requisites are, but can't imagine they need CPAs to send out to count items. There's all kinds of jobs that aren't public or visible. Another suggestion is something else I did, which is I went to work for a bank, who taught me how to do minor repairs and maintenance on ATMS. Nowadays you can go to a technical school for that, but it will cost you. Technical schools will teach you how to work with people like ADT security systems and the like, Brinks, all these places that work in the field and require some maintenance knowledge that you have to be taught, plus you have to get security clearance, so don't bother if you have a record. Depending where you are, there's also law enforcement, which takes schooling, and here in the US, all kinds of border patrol work, homeland security, etc. There's a world of employment out there. Edited November 30, 2019 by preraph
Author ironpony Posted November 30, 2019 Author Posted November 30, 2019 (edited) Well the problem with working warehouses in the past is that it was freezing cold all the time, and I would like a job where it's not working in the freezing cold during the winters. Especially if operating forklift cause then you are outside most of the day. I was told since I've hated those jobs before and ended up always quitting to find new jobs, I should avoid jobs like that where it's cold. Plus in warehouse work, you are required to work a lot of overtime, which made trying to pursue the filmmaking goal, really difficult. But yes I don't want to milk them and do nothing, I would instead like to find a job I like rather than any warehouse job again. But not sure where to find such a job. Edited November 30, 2019 by ironpony
jspice Posted December 1, 2019 Posted December 1, 2019 What are you qualified to do? Do you have any training or qualifications? 1
preraph Posted December 1, 2019 Posted December 1, 2019 I don't know where you are, but a lot of warehouses are heated and cooled. Sometimes the freight doors are open letting in air a lot, of course. I guess if you're in a frigid climate, everywhere is cold. Just don't close your mind to it. There's sweatshop warehouses, there's inhuman working conditions some places, but I think the vast majority can't get help if they don't make conditions more pleasant, at least in the U.S. Research the names of companies whose headquarters are based in your town and look up and find their headquarters and warehouse addresses. If you go in and apply and you are freezing, tell them, got to go, I'm freezing. 1
Garcon1986 Posted December 1, 2019 Posted December 1, 2019 I used to want to be a musician - now I am a successful doctor who can play as much music as I want. I suggest making sure you are really pursuing your passion and making sure that it is also a job that is in high demand? 2
Author ironpony Posted December 1, 2019 Author Posted December 1, 2019 I don't know where you are, but a lot of warehouses are heated and cooled. Sometimes the freight doors are open letting in air a lot, of course. I guess if you're in a frigid climate, everywhere is cold. Just don't close your mind to it. There's sweatshop warehouses, there's inhuman working conditions some places, but I think the vast majority can't get help if they don't make conditions more pleasant, at least in the U.S. Research the names of companies whose headquarters are based in your town and look up and find their headquarters and warehouse addresses. If you go in and apply and you are freezing, tell them, got to go, I'm freezing. I live in Canada. It's just most of the time when they say warehouse, it's actually a wareyard, as in there are no walls or roof. It's just yards where everything is shipped to, so it's really cold out there during the winter times. The last two jobs I worked, in wareyards, the cold really made me constipated all the time, and that was tough to deal with.
Mr. Lucky Posted December 1, 2019 Posted December 1, 2019 It's just yards where everything is shipped to, so it's really cold out there during the winter times. Think about it ironpony, most of those positions pay a premium above other entry level jobs due to those conditions and the other physical requirements. There’s lots of inside fast food jobs, but you’ll make less. And deal with the public. I don’t think you ever answered the questions regarding your skills, experience and education? Mr. Lucky
alphamale Posted December 1, 2019 Posted December 1, 2019 I don’t think you ever answered the questions regarding your skills, experience and education? he has not answered
preraph Posted December 1, 2019 Posted December 1, 2019 Yes, I imagine it's very cold in Canada, but I also imagine there's indoor warehouses. Here are the regulations in various provinces in Canada for your perusal. https://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/phys_agents/temp_legislation.html
Author ironpony Posted December 1, 2019 Author Posted December 1, 2019 (edited) Oh okay, there probably are indoor warehouses somewhere, I just haven't found any in the warehouse jobs I've had in the past. Think about it ironpony, most of those positions pay a premium above other entry level jobs due to those conditions and the other physical requirements. There’s lots of inside fast food jobs, but you’ll make less. And deal with the public. I don’t think you ever answered the questions regarding your skills, experience and education? Mr. Lucky Sorry, my education is high school and I went to film school as well, but that's it, so far. I am taking an acting and modeling course currently as well. Edited December 1, 2019 by ironpony
preraph Posted December 1, 2019 Posted December 1, 2019 I don't think it's rocket science to drive around a warehouse district and then you can SEE which warehouses are indoors and go in and fill out an application. Everything can't be properly done online only. And for something like this, it's probably the worst way. You want to know where you're applying to. Not everyone advertises that they need help either. They hang a sign out. Or they take applications for the future needs. Hit the streets. I don't care if it's a warehouse or the shoestore at the mall.
Author ironpony Posted December 1, 2019 Author Posted December 1, 2019 Sure, I drove around them, it's just everyone has been outdoors so far. I will probably find an indoor one sometime. But my friends tell me I keep putting off my career goals for whatever is available at the time, and I should stop putting it off though in order to have a job I'm satisfied with. Do they have a point?
Envy123 Posted December 1, 2019 Posted December 1, 2019 This may be hard to do but. I at the age of 27 started my own business with $67 in my pocket. it is the best job I have ever had sure there are ups and downs and you don't pay yourself much but it's yours. it's what you make it I decided to build experience through my existing family business. Funnily enough, within a few months, I went from under-qualified to overqualified for the position I was wanting. I'm also in a better position to get a better job later down the lane too, through networking.
preraph Posted December 1, 2019 Posted December 1, 2019 Sure, I drove around them, it's just everyone has been outdoors so far. I will probably find an indoor one sometime. But my friends tell me I keep putting off my career goals for whatever is available at the time, and I should stop putting it off though in order to have a job I'm satisfied with. Do they have a point? Look, you got to make a living. There is no money on the horizon for you so far in your acting/modeling/film dream career. I'm never saying don't follow your dream, because I followed mine, but there's plenty of actors and models and film people who have to work as a server or in some capacity to make ends meet between paying gigs -- and that's IF they're at all successful, because most are not. Also, about your dream, you need to be in a place where dreams even CAN happen. Do you consider where you're living to be a film hub where there's ongoing filmmaking? I've not known it to be, but maybe it is.
Author ironpony Posted December 1, 2019 Author Posted December 1, 2019 Well I live in Canada and I could move to a place like Vancouver where there is a lot more filmmaking, it's just that it's the 3rd most expensive city to live in in the world, and I would need a job to pay those kind of bills. I can keep looking, just haven't found jobs there, that would pay that much while I pursued filmmaking.
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