When you ask a young child what they want to be when they grow up, the answer is usually is usually pretty darn adorable. A princess, a doctor, an astronaut, the possibilities are endless. This crazy list of professions did not exclude me, for I wanted to a cowboy, living on a ranch in the wild west, wrangling horses and putting bad guys in jail, daily cowboy duties. Of course, this fantasy had to come to an end when I realized it was not a practical career and I had to choose a field of work that would make me happy but mainly earn an income. This is a struggle practically everyone on the planet goes through. Especially in fields of work that are extremely competitive. When one chooses to head into the competitive careers, they have to ask, is it worth it? This is the question all actors have to ask themselves. An acting career can be brutal, and the field shows no mercy. Multiple careers are known for being impossible to succeed in, and acting is a big one. However, if you're a entertainer, do not fret. The Occupational Outlook Handbook has other news. According to their projections, employment of actors is projected to grow 12 percent from 2016 to 2016, which is surprisingly faster than the average for all occupations. The reasoning behind this growth is the continued strong demand for new movies and television shows. Along with additional streaming services, this in turn will lead to more work for actors. However, if you're going to pick an industry, it's important that you should stick to film instead of the performing arts. Not all news is good news, and unfortunately actors who work in for performing arts companies are expected to see slower job growth versus ones in the film industry. Lastly, if you're an actor it's a no-brainer you're going to have heaps of competition, so make sure you obtain that Bachelor's degree in theater first. It only betters your chance of landing that role. So despite what the haters say, keep auditioning and go for what you love, the statistics are in your favor.
By Easton Fielding
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