I am trying to find a way to move here

[MattLorton]

As the title suggests, I am trying to find a way to move here. My parents moved out of the area to go to Arizona (I still cannot see why anyone would do that, especially when they already have a stable job).

Anyway, before I am able to move here, I need to finish college. I am planning on majoring in art, but I cannot decide on which field of art, since there is so many possibilities. I have considered graphics design, which would be helpful, since the future company that me and my friend want to start together would require skills in that area. However, I have also looked at becoming an architect, which is something completely different, but with my skillset, I could major in architecture.

So, out of those two majors, which would be more likely to get me a job in this area? Like I said, me and a friend are planning on starting a company together, but that will take quite a bit of time, so I need a job I can rely on before all that takes off.

Also, what place along 30-A would be best for me once I graduate? I am planning on rooming with a friend out here, but I am still unsure of what place would be good to start in. It doesn't have to be right on 30-A, but I want something pretty close to it.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

[DD]

Best of luck to you, Matt. And when you figure it out, let me in on the secret.

 

[Matt J]

Speaking as someone who knows many unemployed Architects currently I wouldn't suggest that route. Graphic design might work as you can work virtually.

Good luck to you.

P.S. Real Estate isn't exactly a sure bet either. ;-)

 

[MattLorton]

Makes sense, considering most of the building down here has stopped for now..

Is there any particular field of work out here that employs more than others? I know the tourist industry is huge out here, and it is an option to go into something like that, but that isn't my main plan at all.

 

[happy2Bme]

Supposedly, Florida, in general, has a shortage of folks in the medical and dental fields. Given that the population is aging, and medical keeps expanding (like Sacred Heart here locally), seems that anything related to health care would be a good bet. And it pays better than the hospitality industry, for sure!

 

[happy2Bme]

Supposedly, Florida, in general, has a shortage of folks in the medical and dental fields. Given that the population is aging, and medical keeps expanding (like Sacred Heart here locally), seems that anything related to health care would be a good bet. And it pays better than the hospitality industry, for sure!

P.S. I know that the local dentists outsource prosthesis creation (like crowns), and I dated a lady years ago that was a trained, and naturally-talented artist who took up making them.....she said that it takes an artists touch to make them realistic. She worked from her home in Birmingham, and covered a WIDE territory....she was continuously busy and was raking in serious $$$. You can expand the idea from just teeth to eyes, ears, noses (think Michael Jackson), and pretty much any body part that can be seen and requires an artful touch to be aesthetically-pleasing. Just a thought!

 

[MattLorton]

P.S. I know that the local dentists outsource prosthesis creation (like crowns), and I dated a lady years ago that was a trained, and naturally-talented artist who took up making them.....she said that it takes an artists touch to make them realistic. She worked from her home in Birmingham, and covered a WIDE territory....she was continuously busy and was raking in serious $$$. You can expand the idea from just teeth to eyes, ears, noses (think Michael Jackson), and pretty much any body part that can be seen and requires an artful touch to be aesthetically-pleasing. Just a thought!

That actually sounds like a really great idea. I have never thought of that before. It would probably work out really well as a double major. It would allow me to live here which would be great. Eventually though, I will want to work more in a career that has to do with graphics design. Like I said in my first post, me and a friend have a great idea for a future company here, and I will want to be working towards that.

 

[Matt J]

That actually sounds like a really great idea. I have never thought of that before. It would probably work out really well as a double major. It would allow me to live here which would be great. Eventually though, I will want to work more in a career that has to do with graphics design. Like I said in my first post, me and a friend have a great idea for a future company here, and I will want to be working towards that.

There's always grillz.

 

[SHELLY]

Matt, Matt, Matt....I think your priorities are a bit off-track.

First and foremost--you should put your time, money and effort to working toward the CAREER CHOICE that you want--then, only after you accomplished that fete, see how to make it work where you want to BE.

You're still young--too young to realize that you can never "go back" to that same place you left behind when you were hauled off to Arizona.

It would be a pity if you wasted your time, money and effort to become something you thought would land you a decent job down here, only to find out that either this place has changed so much it no longer appeals to you; or that your services are not required here and you end up bussing tables (a dream you can live right now and not waste the time, money and effort of obtaining a college degree).

It's nice to dream, but don't let your "dream location" trump your "heart's passion." One is portable and will last you a lifetime...the other most certainly will not.

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[MattLorton]

Well, I do have a career choice in mind. Since the career field for digital arts is growing, and it often allows for you to work from any location, it would be both a fulfilling career, and allow me to live here. Of course, there are jobs like that in the area I want to live, so it just depends on what is available at the time that I graduate. Considering that a large amount of people live here and have jobs they enjoy, I'm sure I can do the same.