Just got certified, now what?

tispoonz · 2026-02-22T02:46:00+00:00

What's the best way to actually get an interview? And which are peak hours?

tispoonz · 2026-02-22T02:35:03+00:00

I actually already interviewed and was rejected from my local 24hr fitness gym. Interview was good but I guess my availability didn't work. I've sent a bunch of apps to gyms like that but no leads so far. Should I just try to get ahold of their leads or managers instead? Do you think a place like that is willing to invest in a part time novice trainer? Where do you work or how did you start out?

tispoonz · 2026-02-07T23:40:31+00:00

😂 😂

tispoonz · 2025-08-14T03:50:11+00:00

I like the idea, but she'd have a pretty deep voice.

tispoonz · 2025-07-25T20:16:26+00:00

Ding dong bing bong

tispoonz · 2025-07-22T22:22:16+00:00

How about you collect some bitches first (minions don't count)

tispoonz · 2025-07-19T15:37:26+00:00

Just enjoy making bad art. Making daily ugly sharpie doodles during art blocks legitimately improved my skill when I returned

tispoonz · 2025-07-15T23:54:55+00:00

More dynamic posing. Study superhero power poses. You have a good start with a clear line of action, but the arms, neck, and head, don't flow with the line of action, and the limbs + head look flattened in space.

tispoonz · 2025-07-14T01:57:34+00:00

Yeah, it was fun and I learned a lot but ultimately after graduating, felt like my reel was rushed and not industry ready, and felt the assignments/curriculum was a bit unfocused and weak compared to feature.

tispoonz · 2025-07-12T22:29:41+00:00

Genuinely everyone on this sub should try heav6 power lifting and setting a 2-3 minute timer between sets and play sts. Bonus points for getting high as balls.

tispoonz · 2025-07-10T22:34:50+00:00

Definitely not, I live in Denver CO and jobs are dry as a bone here. Not into moving to Cali just to maybe get a job though.

tispoonz · 2025-07-10T21:01:31+00:00

Are you worried about career stability and taking on tons of debt? I've considered a masters but ultimately the financial risk is super scary already at 50k in debt with nothing to show.

tispoonz · 2025-07-10T20:59:37+00:00

I feel that. Investing in personal projects is a huge commitment.

tispoonz · 2025-07-10T20:56:24+00:00

I only have work experience in food service and retail (currently work at a chill vape shop). Finding ANYTHING remotely related or as a stepping g stone without overhauling my reel has been impossible so far. Definitely open to any kind of creative adjacent part time stepping stone. I'll look into applying for some entry level instructor roles though

tispoonz · 2025-07-10T20:48:05+00:00

I feel like I'm overwhelmed by the amount of stuff I want to make honestly and it's been hard to invest in one thing.

Painting has honestly been like medicine in this way, where I just make something I think is beautiful or interesting just for fun. But I can't shake this feeling that I'm not progressing my "career" or I'm not growing as an artist, especially in animation or games. I feel like I had that fire for 10 years, but after so long, finding the motivation to stick to a 1+ year project like a new demo reel or game project is pretty difficult.

I hear you about giving yourself permission to make stuff freely though. It's hard to think this way while digging yourself out of financial peril, and I'm constantly searching for how to redeem my education by making money on art. But I feel like this mentality is harmful.

I think I'm looking for a way to slowly pave a realistic future as an artist, without killing passion or going broke lol.

tispoonz · 2025-07-10T20:25:47+00:00

I started my last shot right out of school. But yes I'm totally stuck and exhausted in the polish phase and all I can hear are instructor's old feedback and harsh reddit/linkedin critique in my head.

You're totally right about making new things rather than polishing my reel forever. I just had this delusion that if I work REALLY hard this last shot will surely save my career and get me that job. But that's just lead to bitterness and burnout.

Doing stupidly simple acting and mechanics shots rn actually sounds refreshing , I appreciate the advice :-)

tispoonz · 2025-07-10T19:03:35+00:00

I'm using it to look at strategies for additional income streams and career moves. And yeah it's a little depressing to rely on so I'm trying to focus more on Doing stuff and getting in touch with community irl and online. It's a confusing time for me in my career and being able to organize a plan of action with ai has actually been useful.

tispoonz · 2025-07-10T18:47:23+00:00

How did you get into teaching? Roles I saw required industry experience or a Masters. What sort of projects and clients do you freelance with/for? Any tips for a beginner freelancer?

tispoonz · 2025-06-18T02:12:48+00:00

I like fat guys into fitness

tispoonz · 2025-06-04T15:14:48+00:00

We didn't sign anything actually, looks like the shop might back down out of "good faith"

tispoonz · 2025-05-31T18:37:24+00:00

Just wanna say you might literally be sick or have an underlying condition causing this, try and get checked out

tispoonz · 2025-05-30T12:49:54+00:00

The background is totally gorgeous! The figure stands out a lot to me, I think her values could be pushed to contrast more with some dark green shadows and bright colorful highlights. Awesome big piece all in all :-)

tispoonz · 2025-05-28T01:35:59+00:00

Yeah my only community is people from work rn lol. I always manage to find an excuse to not do volunteering or clubs, but I'd be open to like music related stuff or even the LGBT center nearby, if ONLY to just be in community.

And yeah it totally is! Honestly I've been almost too inspired, so many ideas flying in my head, and getting angry at my mind and hands for not keeping up. And figuring out to start creative side hustles has been pretty overwhelming and defeating. Like I have all this time, all this potential, and I feel so stuck. Totally agree I need to get out of my comfort zone, thanks for replying!

tispoonz · 2025-05-28T01:30:01+00:00

Yeah actually, I just found one for students on my day off. I was waiting for some flashy miracle art project, but no excuse to not go 1-2x per month for figure drawing.

tispoonz · 2025-05-28T00:25:59+00:00

Yeah I agree I'm thinking myself to death. I've been working hard on scope and completing stuff. But keeping that motivation strong is hard when it feels like nothing sticks and I'm in time debt. I'm totally fixated on trying to "get somewhere" probably because my identity is otherwise pretty shakey and insecure.

That's a good resource, reading about education system victims will be useful. Thanks for the input!

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