Currently doing the first year in a Game Art Course at Uni, but I'm kinda on the fence about it. The Industries terrible, I'm not really sure if I even enjoy art that much or if I just went with it to meet more queer kids tbh. It's also an industry were alot of people are self-taught, so at the end of the day if I think I've made a major mistake the doors not completely closed.

My other option is a course in Digital Forensics, which has the advantage of being a steady STEM subject that I'm interested in that has a lot more employment opportunities and definitely far less chance of crunch. I have done previous qualifications in coding and enjoyed them too. I kind of like the idea of being able to make art as a hobby again instead of it always feeling like work too.

Whats your opinion Chapos? Anyone with any expertise in either fields that could give me some pointers?

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  • marsxyz [he/him]
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    4 years ago

    You shouldn't ask a edgy leftist website about major life decision, I think. Otherwise, do as you wish, in a very selfish way I would tell you to make the one that makes you happy and pay well. Not because it's cool to be rich, but with all the crisis that are coming, you don't want to be poor.

    • Sam [none/use name]
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      4 years ago

      I'm not legally obligated to do whichever one Chapo decides or anything I just want some opinions from people with a similar mindset.

      • marsxyz [he/him]
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        4 years ago

        I see. Good luck in any way in your live choices.

        • Sam [none/use name]
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          4 years ago

          Thanks, I'm sure I'll find a way to fuck it up either way :p

    • KiaKaha [he/him]
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      4 years ago

      Having money is good for those around OP too. Maybe even us, later down the line.