I'm at bit of a crossroads here. I lost my job last week, and as such, have been scrambling to find another. While I've been applying, I've been taking some time to think. Now obviously I need income to pay for my apartment, bills, cat, etc., but I also want to get started doing voice over work. I have a demo and all my equipment ready to go, so now the real challenge is finding clients and people who are willing to pay me. Regarding my bills btw, I don't pay for any excess things like Netflix (get it through my gf), any games, or stuff, just the basic rent, car, electric, etc.
So the crossroads is, do I find another job that was as soul sucking as my last? I wouldn't mind something part time, but I don't really know of anything that would cover my bills. However, if I can start generating money from VO, then that situation would be fine. On the other hand, I don't know if I should continue to look for another 9-5 because it might be more secure. I really want to just pursue VO from here on out and maybe even a part time gig, but I don't know if I can do another 9-5 type job. But, it's probably the most stable.
Thoughts?
>>18601660
full time voice acting is extremely hard without connections, and you can't get connections if you aren't working hard at networking. a voice acting job is more about your ability to find clients than your talent as an actor or even your voice. You should get a stable sales job instead and voice act on the side until you have a large clientele.