u/DowntownGuess9272

I am an experienced 2D animator for about 10 years now. I love acting shots in particular. I am slowly learning 3D. I am nowhere near a finished show reel, but I am wondering if other 3D Animators can tell me if it's worth pursuing a career in 3D character animation particularly in feature films. I am personally looking at Sony Pictures Imageworks in BC because out of all the anim studios they have the best track record for keeping artists and rolling them on to the next animated feature. I have an old college acquaintance that works there so I do have a connection of sorts. I would love to get some insight from my fellow industry animators.

I'm so done with animation.

It's become completely unstable. Contracts go for only so long and the gaps between them-even longer! I can't live like this. I thought by 33 I would be happily settled in my career, but it looks like now I have to completely restart my life.

People always say "work in the trades, it will never be taken over by AI" so, I'm looking for advice/direction from experienced women in the trades on what I should do. I am a girl's girl, but I am not afraid to get my hands dirty. I love good honest physical labour, but not anything back-breaking. I have a high school diploma and my only post-secondary education is a Bachelors in Animation, but I also have the sheer effing will to learn something new and better my life overall.

Ladies, what trade would you recommend for me that pays pretty decent, is relatively "easy" to get started in (ie no expensive schooling) and that is not entirely back-breaking physical labour? I'm even ready to move back to BC if that's where the best trade jobs are.

**PS: I heard Electrical is a trade that we're seeing more women in, but I don't think that's something I can do. It looks way too technical and too risky if you make a mistake **