It might feel hopeless now, but there is a place for you in this industry — one that’ll be more sustainable after a deal is reached.
• Local IATSE chapters have Good and Welfare funds that are set up for financial aid.• Write Inclusion has compiled a list of additional strike resources And here’s an important sidebar for rich writers, because I know how many of you read this column: Now is the time to use all your extra money to hire someone — an assistant, associate, tutor, house manager who picks up the kids, whatever! You need stuff done; hire people. Pay them $30-$35 an hour. Redistribute the wealth and tide someone over.
I have spoken with so many young writers staring down a negative bank balance in the last week, and I feel the need to say that none of this is about your individual choices. The system has failed you. I have spoken with so many young writers staring down a negative bank balance in the last week, and I feel the need to say that none of this is about your individual choices. The system has failed you, and this strike is the only action that can get us back to a sustainable system. While the gears grind, you can move back home if you need. You can take a weird job. You can ask and apply for help. And please don’t worry about your résumé right now.
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