Future plans...

I have decided to jump into broadcasting 100%. That means no Plan B. I will give this career 2 years to take off, and think of nothing else. I thought about taking the GRE just in case and then apply to grad school if I don’t find a job. Or perhaps asking my UCI professors to start writing my letters of recommendation for law school and actually follow through with it this time around, but I have time for those in 5 or 10 years. Knowing me, if I have a Plan B, I end up using it, and frankly, I don’t want to. I want to focus on improving my speaking skills, bettering my on-screen appearance, and being technical savvy to increase the likelihood of getting hired.

I am also deeply aware of the consequences of this plan. If I don’t find a job, I will be unemployed again, and without compensation this time. I also know that I may end up taking on a job I don’t like for the meantime while trying to re-establish myself, while my peers are moving up in their respective fields.

If I do end up getting a job, it may start off at some rural location with very limited news coverage. It doesn’t matter. I can use that to my advantage to put together incredible footage for my reel and use it to get hired at a network or national show. This could also mean being away from my family, friends, and church. This will be the most challenging because I value my relationships. Unfortunately, the media industry is unlike other occupations where you can work anywhere. There are only so many news stations and not all cities have them.

These are all hypothetical. Who knows what will actually end up happening. God, help me.