What's a good day job / career for musicians who don't want to be dirt poor?
>>1437314
Pop star
>>1437314
Why does being a "musician" have to do with anything?
>>1437314
Becoming an Engineer/Producer.
>Value earning assets in Microphones, Mixers, Studio you can rent out
>There are always more musicians than engineers
>Can parlay talents and equipment into other mediums: Commercial Video (production sound, post-production sound, and mixing)
Writing jingles if you're willing to sell your soul.
Another anon posted about how Cruise Ships are a good way to save money, boring as hell, but you don't have the opportunity to spend money and meals and accommodation is paid for so you keep saving while you get REALLY good at your technique playing Taylor Swift and Bon Jovi night after night after night
>>1437314
unless you're happy being a shitty musician nobody cares about with money don't do music.
Audio engineering and producing
>>1437314
Wedding band
>>1437314
Anything that makes a decent enough buck and gives you enough free-time and mental space to pursue your musical endeavours.
Software stuff might be a good fit.