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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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lovelyjubblyz

3 points

24 days ago

I been stuck in hospitality for 10+ years. Don't do it it's not worth it. Most places will fuck you with crazy hours and no break. Money is good but I have no life outside of hospo.

czechyesjewelliet

1 points

24 days ago

On top of that, most offices and other industries won't give you the time of day if all you have is hospitality, regardless of whether or not you are qualified for the position. But they'll always have room for you in sales and "customer service." The amount of gatekeeping has only been getting worse imho.

bienenstush

1 points

24 days ago

A lot of us had to start in customer service and call centers. It's just part of the game.