-- Posted by Car Mechanics Win at 11:43 am on Dec. 19, 2008 Tell me the what's wrong with choosing these careers.. I hear all kinds of things and I also hear that it doesn't earn you enough money. -- Posted by cyanotype at 11:43 am on Dec. 19, 2008 It's not a reliable choice, it's like fashion: one day you're in, the next you're out. -- Posted by See Me Now at 11:43 am on Dec. 19, 2008 It's hard to find work. -- Posted by tearfulterror at 11:44 am on Dec. 19, 2008 they arent reliable unless you are phenomonal -- Posted by juliahcrashbang at 11:44 am on Dec. 19, 2008 hard to rely on like everybody said -- Posted by carracer at 11:44 am on Dec. 19, 2008 I wish I could have one of these careers. Its extremely difficult to be successful in. The amount of people who become famous compared to the amount of people who try is very very low. You have to be the best. Every-time. -- Posted by Baron Samedi at 11:44 am on Dec. 19, 2008 Your chances of failing at life are incredibly high. -- Posted by carracer at 11:45 am on Dec. 19, 2008 Its the same with visual art. YOu must be EXCEPTIONAL. -- Posted by Ami17 at 11:47 am on Dec. 19, 2008 Quote: from akallen at 2:43 pm on Dec. 19, 2008 It's not a reliable choice, it's like fashion: one day you're in, the next you're out. I agree. -- Posted by SpasticTurnip at 11:47 am on Dec. 19, 2008 Quote: from Ami17 at 7:47 pm on Dec. 19, 2008 Quote: from akallen at 2:43 pm on Dec. 19, 2008 It's not a reliable choice, it's like fashion: one day you're in, the next you're out. I agree. I agree too -- Posted by Aria of Silence at 7:12 pm on Dec. 21, 2008 Quote: from akallen at 2:43 pm on Dec. 19, 2008 It's not a reliable choice, it's like fashion: one day you're in, the next you're out. and not only that, but you have to be AMAZING at your instrument or be an amazing singer or actor. If you aren't the absolute best, you haven't a popsicle's chance in hell.   -- Posted by Studio42 at 11:56 am on Jan. 17, 2009 It's not a question of reliability.  It's not the smartest financial choice ... but it's the stuff that dreams are made of.  And since we only get one chance to do something we love in this world, why not do what we want. If you know anyone who is looking for advice on their audition pieces for any BFA or even MFA programs, there's a great thing that a theater company in New York City is running called Audition Bootcamp. They are all sorts of sessions with professionals (like casting directors, working actors, directors, agents, etc) in the business, some seminars, and even one on one time with people who can give you tips and advice on anything you might want to ask them. I think those types of things are essential, and priceless.  Like Mastercard.  :-) They give some pretty detailed information on their website: http://www.stu42.com/bootcamp/moreinfo Good luck with it all! -- Posted by AnonymousMystery at 7:01 am on Feb. 18, 2009 In some countries it doesn't matter how phenomenal you are, I'm afraid. :( I had to reject being a professional violinist because if you don't have a relative in the conservatory, it's really torturing. When you graduate, it's hard to find a well-paid job, as well.