[arg_discuss] Topic of the Week Oct. 12: You Tell Me

[Michael Monello]

When I was working for the not-for-profit Florida Film Festival, I once turned down a job programming for Disney that would have tripled my salary because I feared it would raise my standard of living too much and I wouldn't take risks pursuing independent movies. A couple years later, I was producing Blair Witch and earning far less than what the film festival was paying, but it all worked out in the end.

I say always follow your heart, and in those times you have to choose money over desire, don't let those jobs derail your ambitions!

Best,

Mike

On 10/12/09 11:32 AM, "Thomas Maillioux" <thomas.maillioux at gmail.com> wrote:

The question is this : Was there ever a "tipping point" for you guys where
you had to choose between a "classic" job your degrees training might have
gotten you and the career you're pursuing now ? If so, what made you take
the plunge and took you where you are now ?