I've reached a crossroad in my life! I'm sick of my parents telling me what to do and I'm tired of living under their roof and their rules. I'm 26 years old and they treat me like a child. I've been working hard at Wal-Mart for almost 2 years now, I hate it so much, but I haven't quit yet because I need the money. I had a question last time that I was here... and people were telling me that it's not worth going to California because there are no jobs.
Instead I should make my own business here. Starting my own business is not easy. Florida does not have anything for independent filmmakers... maybe the occasional film festival once a year kind of deal, but there are hardly any studios here either. Universal Studios isn't one of them! I've done my research and job searching and all of them require that I have 2-5 years of experience, not to mention sending out 200 resumes and I haven't gotten one response yet. Not one!! I'm a recent graduate student! There's a site I've been a member of for 2 years and I get weekly job classifieds, but they're all in California! Still none in Florida!
Not only does this leave me feeling depressed, but I've gotten very sick, stressed out, and very angry that this job market sucks! My sister in New York has offered that I stay with her once I reach a certain amount of savings. I've been saving like crazy! I only pay for what I need and I'm also paying for health insurance from Blue Cross Blue Shield, which cuts my paycheck almost in half since I'm only working $8.75 per hour, five days a week. And did I mention, I'm part-time since Wal-mart can't afford full time workers anymore!
I do not want to live with my sister in New York, reasons why:
1. I hate New York... had a traumatic experience happen to me in New York.
2. If I live with my sister, I will be living under her rules and she's very much like my father, who doesn't listen and only has a one track mind.
3. I do not want to go back to college! Not ever! Unless, it's for an English/Creative Writing degree. I already have my BA degree in cinema studies and a minor in Mass Communications. I cannot pay for tuition and I do not want my sister paying for me.
I've already bought my Mac computer and a few software items, except Final Cut Pro which is another $1000 bucks I have to dish out. I'm trying really hard to stay positive. I'm planning and preparing for the trip. I've made detailed lists of what I need to do or finish, things I need, and what I don't need.
Hopefully, in 1-2 more years, I might just have move to out to California, despite the fact that I may not find a job... at this point I'm desperate to get the hell out of Florida. Florida is the pit of Hell right now!!
Please give me some advice. I'm about to have a nervous breakdown!
Instead I should make my own business here. Starting my own business is not easy. Florida does not have anything for independent filmmakers... maybe the occasional film festival once a year kind of deal, but there are hardly any studios here either. Universal Studios isn't one of them! I've done my research and job searching and all of them require that I have 2-5 years of experience, not to mention sending out 200 resumes and I haven't gotten one response yet. Not one!! I'm a recent graduate student! There's a site I've been a member of for 2 years and I get weekly job classifieds, but they're all in California! Still none in Florida!
Not only does this leave me feeling depressed, but I've gotten very sick, stressed out, and very angry that this job market sucks! My sister in New York has offered that I stay with her once I reach a certain amount of savings. I've been saving like crazy! I only pay for what I need and I'm also paying for health insurance from Blue Cross Blue Shield, which cuts my paycheck almost in half since I'm only working $8.75 per hour, five days a week. And did I mention, I'm part-time since Wal-mart can't afford full time workers anymore!
I do not want to live with my sister in New York, reasons why:
1. I hate New York... had a traumatic experience happen to me in New York.
2. If I live with my sister, I will be living under her rules and she's very much like my father, who doesn't listen and only has a one track mind.
3. I do not want to go back to college! Not ever! Unless, it's for an English/Creative Writing degree. I already have my BA degree in cinema studies and a minor in Mass Communications. I cannot pay for tuition and I do not want my sister paying for me.
I've already bought my Mac computer and a few software items, except Final Cut Pro which is another $1000 bucks I have to dish out. I'm trying really hard to stay positive. I'm planning and preparing for the trip. I've made detailed lists of what I need to do or finish, things I need, and what I don't need.
Hopefully, in 1-2 more years, I might just have move to out to California, despite the fact that I may not find a job... at this point I'm desperate to get the hell out of Florida. Florida is the pit of Hell right now!!
Please give me some advice. I'm about to have a nervous breakdown!