Thinking about switching from BA to Production--any tips or advice? Is it a smart move?

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You’ll need to respond to emails quickly and be available past 5pm if you make the switch to production.

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More like avail 24/7. And get familiar with production companies and directors beyond their finance people. Follow a few producers around for a few when you’re slow Production is a lot more than just project management. (But you know this from being a BA which will help you a ton!)

You’ll get promoted much faster. End up
making a lot more money in the end

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