My show just got canceled midseason out of nowhere, and I’m unemployed again with zero notice. That’s the third time in two years. I keep bouncing from job to job, building credits and connections, but it’s hard not to feel like a disposable cog in the machine. Love this for me. How do you mentally prepare for the constant instability in this industry without becoming completely jaded?

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You don’t. You should be jaded. it’s a logical response to an industry that treats people like set dressing. The sooner we stop romanticizing the chaos, the sooner we might actually fix it.

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It’s wild how this industry can give you career highs and existential dread in the same week. I've learned to treat each project like it’s a stepping stone. I pour into the work, but I no longer expect stability from a system built on short contracts and shifting budgets. Side hustles, freelancing, etc. help me keep that stability.

I think what really helps me is after work distractions. Try not to think about it when I’m not on the clock, it really helps process everything I do in the day and disconnect from the stress of it all.

It’s such a difficult situation to be in and I think every freelance in this industry has been there. The best thing to do is just keep building the connections, have side hustle jobs to keep the money flowing- I work at a pub in between jobs!
It’s hard but always keep actively searching for the work and there will be long term contracts in the future!

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