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Originally Posted by mchenrycruiser  I am 27 years old and live with my parents.I have never lived on my own.I just got fired from my job as a security guard.Security is all ive ever done.I have a misdameanor for steroid possesion on my record.It supposedly comes off in october.Ive never taken further education beyond high school.
SO basically,making 9 bucks an hour doesnt cut the mustard.If I had to list my interests it would be ,comedy,writing short funny stories,talking,public speaking [being funny] Basically if I could select my dream job,it would be to be a talk show host either on tv or radio.Ive tried my hand at stand up comedy but I dont live in an area where that is easy to do.and it doesnt pay lol.
So I have to be realistic in my pursuit of happyness.Right now I seek financial stability.aiming for a 4 year degree is pointless as I need money NOW.Ive been thinking about being a local truck driver or going to a school like ITT tech but Im just lost right now.Can anyone offer some guidance or suggestions? |
This is just one girls opinion (but a girl who is currently pursuing the entertainment industry as well)
- find a job that's flexible, where u can use your personality skills and make more money: waiter, bartender
- continue the standup... simply because it gives you a bit of exposure, and experience in front of crowds (which is priceless)
- take an acting class specifically for hosting if you can find one in your area.
(if u cant, buy all the books on the topic you can find)
- write as much as you can - there are places online you can submit to and get a lil $ here and there. craigslist has wriitng gigs listed too
- since you'll likely be doing waiter/bartender work @ night, start taking classes (at a college, not ITT) during the day
BUT FIRST
sit down and really think about your life and your goals and where you want to be versus where you are. make sure you do what you feel deep down in your heart is the right thing for YOU.
BEST OF LUCK!!!!