Do A Survivor Job You Enjoy
Yes, when you get to New York or LA, you need to find a way to earn money. I get it. I have to the same thing. That does not mean you have to torture yourself with a job that makes you miserable. You may go into a waitressing job and think you’ll be fine with it, only to discover your boss is a pig. Quit. You could try temp work and feel like your life is being wasted away. Quit. Or, you could try putting yourself behind the bar to get the extra tips, only to discover the hours go too late and you find it impossible to wake up for auditions. Quit. Yes, I do believe in quitting. Don’t quit the jobs you love, aka performing stuff, but when it is out the field and your situation messes with your happiness, quit. Seriously. Life is too short and you are not in this business for the money. Oh, man, if you are in it for fame and fortune, you have chosen the wrong business. You could get to the top, but really? Do it for the money? There are so many people out there who are doing it for the love of it - don’t get in their way. I’m all for the love of the job. So, keep in mind, when you are going out on a job hunt and find yourself forgetting about your main focus - the stage, quit. You don’t have any time for distractions. You can get another job.
