Looking to jump ship, editor in LA.. 4 years experience. Would even take an AE title if the $ was right

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I don’t think AE money is ever right 😩😩

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Keep the job you have right now... see where the economy is in 3-6 months. Just do side gigs at home

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Jump ship to where? A different city? Or are you talking staff vs freelance?

What kind of work are you doing? 4 years total or 4 years as an editor after assisting?

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