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to accept the job. In hindsight that was my foot in the door. Later I was offered a touring job as a talent manager but the annually salary was under 30k/yr and so without any family support I just couldn't bring myself to do it. My family life and personal life were super unstable at the time and the idea of going into further debt to chase this dream on the road just seemed like too much.
Now I am a junior corporate associate in big law and while I am financially stable and my parents are proud, I feel like I just gave up to be here. If I had just been brave enough to say "eff what they think I'm going for this" maybe I'd have an established career in the industry now. I hang on to a little ounce of hope that I can find a way into entertainment law, but it's hard to see the path forward.
Anyways, just needed to get this off my chest, thanks for letting my share.
It’s not too late for you to break in. Unfortunately I am not in the industry but just wanted to provide you with some encouragement and share what helps me. Everything I’ve heard about entertainment law has stated that breaking in is all about relationships. We cannot live our lives based on fear. Life is too short not to go after what we truly want. I too tried to ignore my interest in entertainment law for so long but I’m done doing that.
Appreciate this comment a lot. I rationally understand that it's not over, but it's also hard to see the path forward when I feel like big law is such a detour.
I am eager to (back) break in, too. I’ve had many internships in the field and now work in quasi-entertainment law field (marketing) in the apparel industry. My friends have broken into the industry and I am so happy for them. We both def got the skills + plus there are so many roles and areas of entertainment for us. Applaud your friends and acquaintances success; trust your time will come if you truly want it.
Everyone stops touring around 30, it’s really not cool after that and most performers fade into the background around then too. You can do way more in entertainment going this route.
I would find a way back to working with law related to music and musicians. Who knows, you may yet be able to tour but now as their lawyer….