zpmn182 December 15, 2024, 2:30am #1I am 32, scared, confused and desperate, and trying to pivot into a new career, wanted to work in games/animations (vfx) since I was a kid, but I am at a point where i need to just focus and try to get a job as soon as possible(6 months), need some advice, is the real time vfx industry kind to beginners?, should i try to get a software development job?, I apologize for the questions, i am just a bit confused and need some help.Manus December 15, 2024, 7:25pm #2So its a broad question.First of all, doing anything in pressure of getting a job in a limited time is a bit of a gamble. Prob better finding any job that can secure you and working on your VFX portfolio in a free time. I know a lot of people that succeed quite well with that approach.6 months can be a tough time if you also need to learn and create a portfolio. Time always depends on personal adjustments and how much work you will put in, but I would say that with a year you have quite big chances to prepare portfolio and find a job, with 6 months it might be pretty tough.Its quite simple to secure a job when you are a mid or senior, but for juniors there are no positions as not many studios can actually mentor you, so lots of people start with mid positions and for that you usually need to also show with your portfolio that you could handle effects decently. Its not too hard (I did that for instance), but well, it takes some time.Also if you worry about your age, dont. I know a VFX Artist that transitioned and got a job being 45. I also know many people that did after 30 and its never too late definitely worth giving it a try if it was a dream of yours. Impostor syndrome will be eating you up, but never believe it! Just keep on improving and asking other vfx artists for feedback. With time you will manage Hopefully those answers help. They might not be fully optimistic, especially about time scope, but prob in this situation being realistic is more important.2 Likes