Creative jobs that pay well

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  Posted by Sophie'sMom Thu Oct 23, 2008 6:51am PDT

  Perfect article for these times. People worried about losing jobs they don't even enjoy. With this piece as a catalyst, people can visualize, then get practical. Bravo.

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  Posted by Mel Thu Oct 23, 2008 8:17am PDT

  I would like to say that this post is great for giving people some out of the box career ideas. But on a few of them, especially the curator, the median salary is nothing compared to the money and time it will take to earn that kind of position. I was a history/museum studies student and was able to earn a fantastic starting job at the Field Museum in Chicago. I thought all my problems we solved. great starting job at a prestigious Natural History Museum, yes I was only getting paid about 11.50/hr with no benefits but I could manage a few years while I work my way up then maybe go back to grad school...not the case---. In order to advance it is essential that you obtain a higher degree in the case of a curator that would be a PhD. and if you really wanted to work in a prominent institution/Gallery/museum it would have to be from a top tier school. So now your median salary (which from the curators Ive worked with is a bit higher 60,000-80,000) seems small when you've just spent another 5-7 years in College.

  I’m not trying to discourage people from doing thing the things that they love. Every person I have worked with in the museum fields LOVES their job. But sometimes you have to look at the fact that you are a creative person and that makes you happy, salary is inconsequential. I cant wait to start school again to continue learning

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  Posted by Elissa Thu Oct 23, 2008 8:41am PDT

  Video Game Development is a very hard field to get into and the pay is crap compared to other programming jobs.

  My friend's boyfriend wants to do game development. He has to start with testing games. Specifically a paper doll game for little girls where he has to test every combination of clothes the doll can wear.

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  Posted by ShynOnYou24 Fri Oct 24, 2008 10:13am PDT

  I agree Mel- I received my BFA in Visual Arts, but I've found I would need at LEAST a Master's to get a good paying job in my field. I'm already paying so much for the education that I DO have that I am forced to work a job for a little less than 40k a year...needless to say, this job does not test my creativity or intelligence. Basically, I'm doing exactly what I set out NOT to do, but my daughter and I have insurance, I have a measly 401K, food on the table and my employer is PRO-family. I know no one cares. I support creative jobs and industries, but it is HARD to get in...especially if you have a family. ALSO- my husband has a double major in Graphic Design and Fine Arts...since he didn't start at the bottom in Graphic Design (ie non-paying internship) when he first entered the workforce...he now cannot afford to become a Designer. Advice to those young aspiring Designers...GET an internship, no matter how boring, it will pay off in the end, you will work your way up quickly.

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  Posted by swendy2009 Mon Oct 27, 2008 7:54am PDT

  I’m taking registrations for several companies looking for telecommuters and ‘home workers’. You can work p/t or f/t for all the places I have listed. I’m also registered with all of the companies and know they are legitimate. I’ve even added a Certified Ebay drop shipper; you don’t buy the product until you’ve been paid, great for Ebay addicts like me! Please look at the Top 5 free ways to earn at home at http://www.freewebs.com/free2workathome/

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  Posted by Alex Tue Oct 28, 2008 12:30am PDT

  I went to school for architecture for one year and let me tell you it is not cheap at all. But I have found a niche market in CAD drafting. And one thing real architects hate doing is sitting in front of a computer for hours on end and connect line after line. But they do pay good for it though. I make about $25 and hour freelance.

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  Posted by Nikkie Wed Nov 5, 2008 9:11am PST

  This is a great article! I myself am an artist. I am an oil painter and halfway through my BS degree in interior design. I attend the Art Institute of Pittsburg and it costs me a small fortune but I still feel like it will be worth it. I work a job that I enjoy in the interim and plan to start my own business post-graduation. I'd like to partner with an architect and general contractor and have an all-in-stop shop, so to speak. I'm also going to focus on green design to promote earth friendly building and leave as little a footprint on the environment as possible.

  Sounds corny, but it took me until I was 28 to know what I want to be when I grow up. I think that may have actually helped me because my passion and drive is much stronger than when I was younger. I KNOW this is what I'm meant to do which drives me when the homework assignments get to be too much.

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