As someone who is passionate about voice over (VO) and dreams of one day running a successful VO operation, I’m constantly faced with the challenge of balancing my full-time day job with my VO career. In this blog post, I’ll share my recent experiences and struggles with this delicate balance.
At the start of the new year, I had a wardrobe/fitting session for a role I’ll be playing in a movie project. It was surreal to be at an actual studio lot, and it made the whole experience of pursuing my VO career feel more real.
While I’m booking VO gigs every now and again, I’m limited to nights and weekends due to my day job. I want to market myself more aggressively, but I’m hesitant because I don’t want to overwhelm myself with work that I can’t handle. I need to find a balance between growing my VO business and not neglecting my day job, which provides financial stability for my family.
I’ve done some research and discovered that there is no easy answer to this challenge. Some people took the risk of branching off and starting their own VO business, while others suffered financially and had to return to their day jobs. In most cases where it worked out, the voice talent had built up their VO business enough to financially support themselves or had other financial support, such as a working spouse.
As I continue to navigate this challenge, I’ll need to weigh my circumstances and make informed decisions. I’ll share more insights in future check-ins, likely after I wrap up filming on my Marvel movie project.
Balancing a full-time job and pursuing a VO career is a delicate balance that requires careful consideration and planning. While it’s not an easy path, it’s one that I’m passionate about and committed to making work for me and my family.
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