Andy Jackson
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Hi all.
Just a quick update on my situation.
I tried but now……
Ive quit, quit, quit…!..!!!!!!!
Got out of the industry completely.
From my recent experiences and chats with fellow producers an ex producers etc. They all agree that the industry is on a shoestring waiting to snap and being replaced by cheap useless velcro.
No one is seriously interested in quality , just the bottom line cost.
Clients trying to lower your quotes to the bone then moving on and doing the same again to another struggling video professional.Not worth it anymore and i need to start saving for my retirement. I cant seem to be able to do it in this industry.
No guaranteed paycheck.🙁
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Well. I`m off on my holidays now for a few weeks.
I have alot to think about.
Will probably end up knocking my new full time job on the head and getting back into video which I love and enjoy.
Hard to give it up full time!
Thankyou all for your input and sorry if I offended anyone but it was not my intention. It`s just how I have been feeling over the past month or two.
I still have some negative thoughts but some positive are starting to emerge.
I probably wont end up making the money that I have been used too, but I will be making the videos I enjoy.
I should be able to compromise.Just have to try my hardest to get in more jobs. If that means lowering my prices with the lowballers. Well thats the way I will have to go.
Hopefully it will work out for me like it has for so many other cow members.
Again. Thankyou everyone for you input.
Much appreciated.
Cheers Andy
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I feel the only reason there is no honest negativity here by most of the cow leaders is due to the fact they do not want to upset and lose their advertising sponsors.
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Scott.
Seems I had the same idea as you.
Home studio.. Equipment all paid for.. No overheads.
Thinking about it… We will probably be the ones who come out on top in the long run.
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Thankyou scott for your kind words.
It seems I am getting alot of flack from various members for my opinions. Some seem to be getting very personal.
The points we have highlighted may not be taken on board at the present time as there is so much denial within the industry.
When their work hits rock bottom and they can`t compete by charging high prices for the same services and quality ..at least we can say:
“Well we told you so!”
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Well observed …..
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OOPS No. 2!
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OOPS!!!
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How Rude Ronald!!
“YOU lose them all, it appears — and it surprises next to none of us based on your attitude”
I have been in the business 27 years and have been successfull.
Paid off my house, cars etc and no debts. SUCCESS!My post is pointing out that yes things have changed. But for the worse.
“You have ignored the advice of many here who are successful in spite of all the circumstances you decry and moan and groan about. They have something to teach you but you are an unwilling student it appears.”
So please do not be patronising!
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