The SAG Foundation Don LaFontaine Voice Over Lab is seeking an administrator.
Here’s what Lab Co-Founder and LA-based VO Pro Joe Cipriano writes on VU:
Joe Cipriano |
http://www.careerbuilder.com/
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That listing is on CareerBuilder.com
I dunno…think I oughta apply?
CourVO
Greetings, Dave! You may have posed the question about applying for the job in jest, but ask yourself this:
How does the thought of this opportunity FEEL to you?
Do you feel excited? Does the job feel like a spectacularly awesome fit for you? Do you feel like the Universe has given you a nudge?
It would be easy for all of the “Yes, but…” thoughts to rear their ugly heads and stop you in your tracks.
Don’t listen to them! If this opportunity FEELS like something you should pursue, your internal GPS would not guide you the wrong way.
I would say to go ahead and apply for the job if it FEELS right to you. The time to worry about the logistical and financial considerations is when you are offered the job.
Keep us posted!
Cordially,
Karen Commins
http://www.KarenCommins.com
Hi Karen,
I admit I didn’t think about even considering the application until I got to the end of the blog.
You’re entirely right… and for a while I swished it around in my mouth, and found that it was a little flat (not flavorful at all).
Although I think I could DO the job well, I feel it would not fulfill me.
You are great for stopping by to share those thoughts with me!
How’s the transition treating you?
best,
Dave C
Hi, Dave! I didn’t know you had responded until my name in this post popped up on my Google alert just now!
You raise a great point that I wish newcomers to voiceover would consider:
Just because you CAN do something or other people think is the right thing for you doesn’t mean you SHOULD do it.
Those things that call to us, that make our hearts sing, that we would do without thinking first of the money — those are the things that we really need to pursue.
If your heart’s not in it, it will never be a deeply fulfilling experience. To quote Shakespeare: to thine own self be true!
For you and me, voiceover and audiobook narration are true callings. We’ve both worked 2 jobs for years in order to act upon our callings and live the most fulfilling life possible.
I have to tell you, my new status of being able to concentrate solely on my voiceover business is DA BOMB! January was a fabulous start to my new life!
One day — probably when you least expect it — the transition to full-time VO will happen for you, too. In the meantime, every action you take just draws you one step closer and prepares you for the life you are meant to lead!
Warmly,
Karen