july

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[–] july@leminal.space 22 points 1 day ago

If you’re famous enough won’t social media be after you then?

[–] july@leminal.space 24 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Damn that’s a heart break

[–] july@leminal.space 3 points 1 day ago
 

This may be a biased place to post this here, but I am looking for confirmation and any corrections or additions to my list.

I am a 22 year old 3D Animator, I've had animation jobs mostly as remote contract jobs (never had in-house studio experience). Animation industry comes with a lot of pros and cons, and whilst I love my work, I doubt this will be beneficial for me in the long run.

I've been dwelling into Linux servers in my free time: pihole, pivpn, uxplay speakers, file sharing etc. I realized I really LOVE this stuff. I'm very new at it, using an old laptop as the server but I'm thinking of getting a mini PC and learn more.

I have been thinking if switching to a Sys-admin/IT career might be a good move. I know everything has it's goods and bads. Can you please check this list and offer your thoughts?

#PROS AND CONS:

Animation career

Pros:

  • My passion (I like having the ability to give “life” to characters, to make their own world.)
  • Getting to know all cool people who are behind the works that I love
  • Sharing a part of myself through it. Opening up my vulnerabilities to the whole world to observe and judge.
  • Pay is bad for the amount of work I put in

Cons:

  • LOTS of work
  • Stressful pushy work: deadlines, high expectations, toxic environments (some)
  • Sharing a part of myself through it. Opening up my vulnerabilities to the whole world to observe and judge.
  • Privacy: Having to be both a freelancer and open for jobs means I will have to market myself on social media. Sharing my mind on platforms from Meta is against my values.
  • Be at the mercy of the algorithm. If my art isn’t pushed, no one will contact me.

Sys admin Career:

Pros:

  • Doing my passion (been a PC & IT geek ever since I owned my first computer)
  • Opportunity to tinker with stuff and get paid for it
  • Good pay
  • Don’t need SM activity

Cons:

  • Might be a routine job which I don’t like. I like having to explore and find new solutions.
  • High Company wide responsibility: They will put their trust on me to make sure everything works
  • Other cons I may not be aware of at the moment

I do not intend to offend anyone by sounding as Sysadmin is an easy job. I know it is not. But compared to animation ind. it seems a much more healthy place.

TLDR: 3D Animator, found homelabbing, now thinks of moving to IT/Sysadmin. Animation Industry is stressful and has an impact on mental health. Loves IT and tinkering with stuff.

[–] july@leminal.space 3 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (1 children)

Regarding to schools, yeah I agree. I met students that had no idea what to do after they graduate. I met others that wouldn’t want to finish school just so they’d be still financially covered.

Unless you’re at a high status school such as Gobellins, it may not be worth it. Fortunately the animation industry is looking for good portofolios instead of good resumes.

But thank you! Paris may be the move.. I felt really good there for the few days I stayed. It’s just A LOT of stuff happening in every moment 😂. Ultimately somewhere more chill would be the best.

[–] july@leminal.space 3 points 6 days ago

Omg that sounds BAD 🤣😂

I haven’t even been there. I’ll have to research further.. Thanks for the info!

[–] july@leminal.space 2 points 6 days ago (3 children)

From what I’ve read it has that young spirit energy type of city. There are a lot of animation studios in Montpellier. I’m looking towards that as I’m planning to move. I was thinking of Paris but I’m not sure if I can keep up with all the craziness 😂

[–] july@leminal.space 3 points 6 days ago (2 children)

It seems nice. You have relatively close access to mountains and beaches. It’s a young city.

What is it that you did not like?

[–] july@leminal.space 3 points 1 week ago (9 children)

Montpellier in France..

[–] july@leminal.space 15 points 1 week ago (1 children)

What are the chances that the results from dark web lists end up the same as this startup?

[–] july@leminal.space 12 points 1 week ago

What a friend lol

[–] july@leminal.space 2 points 1 week ago

DaVinci Resolve.

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