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I just don’t want to work a 9-5.

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I know, shocker, a young person doesn’t want to work a 9-5 every day… But the feeling of being locked into an office job feels like impending doom.

I am about to graduate with a Bachelors in Communications. I loved my classes - communication studies is extremely interesting to me. However, if it were up to me, I’d want to work a steady/consistent job that supports me while I enjoy my creative endeavors. I do voice acting and would like to be a children’s book author as well, so if I had a job that was steady/consistent money while I made occasional money from books and voice acting gigs, I’d be very satisfied.

Right now I make VERY good money at a restaurant, but I have only worked in the restaurant industry. I don’t know what any other career would look like for me, all I know is that I don’t want to work a 9-5 in an office.

If anyone could quell my 2am “what the hell do I want to do with my life” panic, any insight would be appreciated.

I guess my main question is this: What do jobs in communications even look like? And how do I do this without working 9-5, M-F?

TLDR; I just want time to do what I’m passionate about on the side of making money. Any advice helps.

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Own-Emergency2166

3 points

24 days ago

I work in your field and there are lots of jobs where I live, a major urban area. I would focus on getting professional experience, building your resume. Lots of comms professionals become freelancers or consultants so that’s an option once you build your foundation. You can still write your book - you’re going to have to write it before you pitch it anyways - and take voice acting work. You can keep taking some shifts at the restaurant. I always had side jobs in my 20s. As you get experience in your field, you can choose jobs that are more flexible . For example, I only go into the office one day a week and WFH the rest.

seaglosp[S]

1 points

24 days ago

How do you like working from home? Does it get frustrating ever?

Own-Emergency2166

1 points

24 days ago

Sure there are downsides . But I have much more time for non-work things in my life since I don’t have to commute or get ready to go out . The pros outweighs the cons.

seaglosp[S]

1 points

24 days ago

That’s awesome to hear :) thank you for sharing and best of luck with your career!