Were you hoping work would pick back up after last year\u2019s strikes? Unfortunately, work is epically slow, and 2024 is a rough year for the film industry. But just because Hollywood is slowing down, doesn\u2019t mean you have to.\n\nIn today\u2019s episode, No Film School\u2019s Charles Haine, GG Hawkins, and Jason Hellerman discuss:\n\nThe industry post-strike\n\nHow higher interest rates are affecting streamers\n\nThe unpredictability of a career in film\n\nAccepting the things out of your control\n\nLiving with family or friends to lower expenses\n\nThe unattainable \u201cAmerican Dream\u201d\xa0\n\nStaying creative during this slow year\n\nHow famine years can have their benefits\n\nAn example of finding career success outside of Hollywood\n\n\n\nMemorable Quotes\n\n\u201cWork is epically slow and it\u2019s terrifying.\u201d [3:44]\n\n\u201cIf you don\u2019t have three months of cash cushion in your bank account, do not feel bad.\u201d [19:40]\n\n\u201cI don\u2019t think we need to build our identity on outside markers of financial success.\u201d [28:21]\n\n\u201cIf you can\u2019t be investing money, you can be investing your energy and creativity into your future career.\u201d [32:52]\n\n\n\nFind No Film School everywhere:\nOn the Web\nhttps://nofilmschool.com/\n\nFacebook\xa0\nhttps://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool\n\nTwitter\xa0\nhttps://twitter.com/nofilmschool\n\nYouTube\xa0\nhttps://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool\n\nInstagram\nhttps://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool\n\nSend us an email with questions or feedback: podcast@nofilmschool.com!\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices