Working in this industry is usually super fun, but it can also be tough. One frustration for friends and family is you aren’t home as often as they’d like. When you factor in travel time, it’s not unusual to be gone for 14 hours of the day and spend the rest of the time sleeping (with a quick shower thrown in — maybe). It definitely takes a certain level of understanding for them to grasp the concept that your office changes everyday, that your hours aren’t consistent — as well as your paycheck — and that your boss is both a partner and a superior.
In no way is a film job a “real” job, but that’s part of the gig. It has it's perks and disadvantages... FBS Graduate Tim Yoder