#1 04-11-2012 1:50 am

Otamin
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Work-life balance

Just curious, but how is everyones work-life balance?

I love animation a lot, and I'm aiming to get a job in the industry, but there are a few things in my life I need to amend. This of course requires time to do, and I'm just worried I won't have the time to do it.

I'd love to socialise more during the evening (I barely did this at college for a variety of reasons, sadly), learn to drive, be in a band etc etc. I just fear not having the time to do it all.

Of course it depends on where you work, but I'm just interested in what you guys have to say about it all.

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#2 04-11-2012 2:43 am

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Re: Work-life balance

I had no worries to do both while working for TV series.

I guess it depends on the studio mostly and also the project.

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#3 04-11-2012 5:28 am

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Re: Work-life balance

Yeah, it depends on how cool a studio you manage to get into. Some studios are so cool, that you get to do all of that at the studio itself. Some tend to be a bit harsh on personal times. I guess its just luck at the end of the day. Also, actively doing all that you can to make time for yourself is critical too. And important too !


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#4 04-11-2012 5:52 pm

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Re: Work-life balance

You should definitely try to fulfil the needs of your normal life. Don't just dig yourself into an animation hole.


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#5 04-13-2012 1:58 am

Otamin
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Re: Work-life balance

Good to hear, hopefully I can find a decent studio then!

To me out of my life and animation, life certainly comes first, and I've always got to remember that.

Hopefully this year I can do all of what I said, because if I can't I'd probably quit whatever studio I'm at, or go into something else.

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#6 04-13-2012 2:09 am

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Re: Work-life balance

Anyways, there is no good animation when the animator stays enclosed in a room 24/7 to animate.
A big part of animation is observing life and living it.

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#7 04-13-2012 2:55 am

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Re: Work-life balance

I totally agree with Toutouffe.  Your animation will only be as good as the life you live.


I only hope that we don't lose sight of one thing - that it was all started by a mouse. - Walt Disney

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#8 04-13-2012 5:20 am

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Re: Work-life balance

or as Brad Bird says - You can create the illusion of life, only if you live it !


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#9 04-13-2012 9:21 am

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Re: Work-life balance

coolbird22 wrote:

as Brad Bird says - You can create the illusion of life, only if you live it !

totally agreed

also it depend on yourself..how you manage time ..don't wasting any time unless to "enjoy" yourself..
be prepare and be cool..nothing to worry about..for me..when i'm in very busy situation, even it's like i don't have time anymore..i just feel more alive..

hope that helped..


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