What To Do?

[rexbeccarox]

Excellent suggestion, and I would love to do that.  The problem here is it's a major market, and I'd be lucky to get an internship at a radio station.  I had a mentor, someone who was willing to give me a chance at a station I (used to) absolutely love.  After our two-year friendship, me hanging out at and occasionally making a guest appearance on-air at the station, and taking my R/TV classes, I asked him if I was finally ready for a job at the station.  He asked me for sex.  That was a very tough moment in my life.  He got fired three days later (don't know why or if it had anything to do with me; I didn't complain to anyone or anything), and I lost my mentor.  TBC: I wouldn't have slept with him if he were Dave Grohl and the sex came with an unlimited supply of beer and weed. Gross.

But anyway, the only way I could get a job in radio right now is if I moved to a crappier market or I got extremely lucky.  I've thought about moving, but I can't afford to right now.  Thanks



Thanks Vic

I wouldn't work in a gas station; they tend to be dangerous, but I have thought about working at a bookstore or music store.  There are several used bookstores near me. Maybe I'll go see if they need any help.  Thanks!



I have, but honestly, being alone in a room with 30 kids is terrifying to me.  It's an excellent suggestion; just not the right one for me. Thanks C1

First thing, quit rationalizing why you can't do stuff. Go try to do it instead!

Second, you've got a great voice and a wonderful personality. Do some demo tapes and send them around.

Third, every big market has small players, especially in AM. Go kick down some doors and don't take "no" for an answer until they threaten to bring you up on stalking charges!

Thanks, B. That's really helpful, especially from someone who is very obviously good at getting jobs! I've already got tapes... maybe I'll just add some recent stuff to them...

I've often thought I'd make a really good preacher, but my lack of  belief sort of screws me there.

Not really, if you think about it.

My advice: find whatever it is you really do want to do, then research the ever-loving shit out of it, and take the necessary risks to see it through to a successful end. I realize that sounds like cheesy formulaic rah-rah bullshit, but it's the step I will be taking in a couple of months (well, the research part I've been busy with for more than a year, but the risk-taking part is coming up). Go for it, believe that you have what it takes to succeed (pro tip: you do!), and force life to cough up the good things you deserve.

I'm going to be a huge success in the next ten years and I'm around eight or nine years older than you, so you've got a head start!

Thanks, T. Good luck with your endeavor! I can't wait to hear about it