My Next StepsMy aim as I look to graduate and beyond is to apply to various stop motion companies in the Bristol area using my FMP as my main evidence of ability. I also think that companies with a strong digital side will appreciate any skills in 3D modelling I can bring to the table. When applying for full time, long-term jobs I am looking for stability and a good work-life balance. I am the type of worker who tends to not stop when I am engrossed which results in burn-out. A position that keeps my work away from home is an important value for me. To facilitate ease of interviewing with these companies I will be living with my parents in that area until I can earn enough to move out to my own place. Being in the location will help hugely with this process too as I know from experience visiting flats when staying locally is much easier. While living at home I can continue to network and build my personal portfolio. Arranging more visitations to companies and earning money through side hustles. My initial aim after I graduate is to set up a stable side income so that I can save money and generate a fund for a deposit. Above is a map of Bristol with a purple circle marking the distance to places like Bath. The journey time by car of the radius of the circle journey time is usually 35 minutes but at busy times can be 55 minutes. For commuting I am prepared to do a 2 hour journey maximum but to look for shorter times when I choose my own flat. As my parents are moving at the same time as me to the Bristol area we can coordinate where they will move to that works for all of us. On the other hand the train from Bristol to Bath is 11-16 minutes. This halved journey time could be really useful when commuting in and out of the city. Bristol to Cardiff, for example, by train is an hour; this opens doors to the whole area which greatly helps my parents with their choice of house location. Comparing Cardiff to Bristol by train on a return ticket cost, £15.60, to the cost of fuel for a car (slightly larger and newer than mine) around £13.72. The difference in price daily would add up considerably by train. The benefit of going by train is saving on car maintenance and less stress in the journey. This time could also be used while riding the train whereas the car ride could not. The journey times are very similar if the traffic is not bad. When it comes to choosing where to live and commuting I have the advantage of owning a car that’s fairly new, reliable and small. This means I have more options for travelling into Bristol from a distance or choosing to live in the city where my car is small enough to park quite easily. Aside from this I also own an e-bike which would be good for commuting around the city more efficiently. As an e-bike it doesn’t require me to need a shower at the office and the battery is detachable so I can keep it with me and safe. Below is a map of Bristol zoomed in to see the radial distance of how far 15 minutes of normal cycling can take: with an E-bike this would be a very easy journey length and I could go for much longer. Weather is a factor that plays into the choice down the line to cycle as I will need alternative ways to travel if the conditions are too wet or dangerous. Side HustleAside from this work I want to do more commissions on a regular basis. I have discovered a desire for custom models in the furry subculture: creating ‘fursona’ sculptures and drawings is hugely popular and high demand exists in forums and shops like Etsy. I have a connection in the community who is my source for information on where to look for clients (which forums etc) and I can build up a following on my Etsy shop by sharing the link to it around his friends. To prove I can make a suitable model I will do one commission as a proof of concept and use it as an advertising example. Promoting this on my instagram stories, dedicated Facebook groups and DeviantArt could help spread my work as platforms such as the latter are a popular artist hub for the furry community. Setting up a DeviantArt account as a place to document any commissions of this nature will be a good way of keeping my work separate as previously discussed. Instagram will be my stop motion oriented making, Artstation would be for my 2D digital drawing and DeviantArt for commissions. My current employer pays for my living expenses as a Limited company. This is an advantage if i choose to do any contracting work before I get a full time position as I can be paid through the limited company as though I am being contracted out to them. The accountant for the company I work for can handle my tax so that responsibility is handled by a professional. She is also able to help me with personal ventures like freelancing and will advise me and handle tax on my behalf.
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