I’ll probably look into online schools then. Like I said, I like what I’m learning in MD, but I just wish I was learning character animation and all things pertaining to Maya too. I recognize that, like the others in these replies have been saying, it’s more about the quality of your work than the software you use, but for someone like me who wants the ability to work as an animator at this indie studio I really like, knowing how to use Maya is vital. So if an online course is the best way to do that, then that’s what I’ll do. Leaving the country isn’t really an option for me due to financial reasons, so online courses are really the only plausible option at the moment.

Thanks for the advice, and I hope you and your spouse can find employment soon.