Hey guys, long time no see, I know. It’s really bad of me to just stop writing. I just wanted to talk to you and let you know what’s been going on in my life. If you’ve been following along, you know that I started a full time job and I’ve just been working non-stop and still trying to find the right avenue to be successful. Today I wanted to tell you about the latest stuff that has been happening in my life. So without any further a do, let’s dive in.
So, I joined this program that was supposed to help me get into the film industry. I was so excited and I hoped that everything was going to work out. It cost $500 to start, steep, I know but I thought it was worth a shot cause what price is too high for your dreams? I did my research on the program before I joined so it seemed pretty legit and the first month there was all this information that I wouldn’t have learned as quickly as I did without the program. It was kind of like taking online classes. I had to watch videos each week and complete assignments.
I was also sick for two and half weeks during the first month so I fell behind on the work. Part of the assignments was to try to find local film work. I was given websites to search on but I wasn’t finding much success on my own. That’s the one thing that I really needed that the program did not provide; while it provided a lot of insight to what it’s like to start in the film industry, I wasn’t connected with anyone locally and it still seemed like I was very much alone in my journey.
They wanted me to pay $500 every month. Walking into the program I was told that if I made the first payment, I would be shown how to afford it. Now while I was given options to read and watch videos about finding work, I wasn’t actually handed any work. It was just like searching for another job and becoming a freelancer. Who wants to work 8hrs a day, come home and do homework then spend the rest of the night looking for side jobs?
I had to ask myself how hungry I was for success and then I had to be logical about it. I committed to the first month but I had to be certain that I could continue to look for work as a freelancer and until I found something and in the meantime cough up $500 each month. Not to mention the goal was to work for free at first then go after the paid gigs so I would have had to work some serious overtime or get a second job and still somehow schedule in free labor. I just realized that I wouldn’t be living, I would be trying to make it for who knows how long.
I have to admit that the decision was very rushed, there was a one week free trial where they told you about the program and that Friday we had to decide to pay the first $500 and start the program. With me not finding work, I began to realize that I was just adding more to my plate. More stress, more worry, less sleeping, and an extra bill. I realized that I might as well be saving that $500 for a rainy day. Plus there were other expenses involved with the program as well and suddenly all I’m seeing is money signs in my eyes and not in the good way.
PART II is coming next Tuesday. Be ready for the next one!
Until next time,
Xo,
Nina.
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