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Is a career as a paralegal a good day job for actors?
Hi! I recently just graduated from NYU Tisch and have my B.F.A in Drama. After graduating, I decided to move back home and focus on building a solid foundation for my acting career. Part of being an actor is finding a good day job and I am tired of working in restaurants, so I did some research on obtaining a Paralegal certificate. From my research, I found that becoming a paralegal can provide great financial stability which is something that is very important however, I'm not sure if I would be able to balance being a paralegal and an actor. I would really like some advice if this is a good career path and if not could you some great day jobs for actors.
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Congrats on earning your degree!
The question you pose is complex. I am concerned because you didn't express anything that attracted you to the thought of being a paralegal, other than it looks like it will let you pursue your acting career.
Law is a "calling," much like acting. It can be mentally and physically stressful/exhausting. I don't know how easily you could transition into character after a hard day at work.
Additionally, while I have seen lawyers let their paralegals leave to go pick up their children and then come back, there are still many times the job, or the attorneys you work for, can be more demanding. A lot also depends on the type of law the firm practices. For example, if they do trial law, and are preparing for a big trial, you practically live at the office. However, if you mostly handle routine matters, like writing wills, it should be pretty easy to be able to also pursue acting.
There are many well-paying jobs, including many work from home opportunities. One that comes to mind is Insurance Agent.
You could also consider putting on a summer camp for young people to teach them acting, or tutoring.
I wish you the best in both careers!
Kim
The question you pose is complex. I am concerned because you didn't express anything that attracted you to the thought of being a paralegal, other than it looks like it will let you pursue your acting career.
Law is a "calling," much like acting. It can be mentally and physically stressful/exhausting. I don't know how easily you could transition into character after a hard day at work.
Additionally, while I have seen lawyers let their paralegals leave to go pick up their children and then come back, there are still many times the job, or the attorneys you work for, can be more demanding. A lot also depends on the type of law the firm practices. For example, if they do trial law, and are preparing for a big trial, you practically live at the office. However, if you mostly handle routine matters, like writing wills, it should be pretty easy to be able to also pursue acting.
There are many well-paying jobs, including many work from home opportunities. One that comes to mind is Insurance Agent.
You could also consider putting on a summer camp for young people to teach them acting, or tutoring.
I wish you the best in both careers!
Kim