Step #1 - Give Away All Your Free Time

So I took the first step on the way to a job in the film industry - I applied for a job as a production intern on a local film shoot. I haven't heard back, so I don't know what will come of it. But if I do get a job there, it will basically take up every free moment that I have (which isn't saying much, given the day job and all).

I also have a meeting tomorrow morning with a production designer to talk about where I might fit in the movie world in general, and what would make a good next step.

I have to say, I'm not used to taking things this slowly. Usually, I see something I want and go hell bent for it. The last time, I wound up moving to Boston after college with no job, no prospects, and a little money in my pocket. All I had was a place to land. I guess this time around, I'm hoping to avoid making the same set of mistakes. After all, isn't that what getting older is all about? Learning a thing or two as we go?

Even still, making a mid-career change from one relatively insecure industry to an even more insecure one doesn't scream "common sense." But there are times when you just have to listen to that little part inside that's telling you it's time to make a run for something new.

Besides, most people have several careers in their lifetimes. I'm way overdue for at least another one.