Current Events > I just got a 6 figure offer to work a position I have no experience in >_>

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Long story short I first learned and used an EVS system this last weekend during a live broadcast. Our company was leasing a mobile SD truck and I was taught a crash course on how to use Multicam(LSM) and XT3 system for video playback.

I ended up operating the EVS and the show went as smoothly as possible for us using this truck for the first time. The owner of the SD truck is also the CEO of his own multimedia company and owns 2 other mobile production studios, the one we were using was the least impressive of the three.

After we were done for the day he pulled me aside for a brief moment and told me to call him Monday and he will have a job waiting for me as an EVS Lead Operator for his HD mobile platform. We had worked together throughout the week and went out for some drinks afterwards a few times but I never got the impression he was looking for an employee.

I just got off the phone with him after an hour conversation with him and basically his company and HD trucks are subcontracted by ESPN to cover an assortment of Sporting events such as March Madness, NBA playoff games, and MLB regular and postseason games. I would become a part of ESPN's broadcasting union and would start out at a generous six figure salary plus bonuses and side jobs if I wanted O.O

The catch is i've only used this equipment for maybe 12 hours including bare bones training and would be expected to learn and use it at a professional level immediately. It's almost too good to be true. I'd obviously have to relocate but I ended the call asking to let me sleep on it and i'd have an answer tomorrow.

I have to take this opportunity right?

What's the worst that can happen

Think about it this way, if you leave your company, fuck up this job due to complete lack of experience and get fired, your company probably won't take you back.

Tell them the truth and if they're still willing to offer you the job, go for it.
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No, turn down the 6 figure income.
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UnknownLurker posted...

Think about it this way, if you leave your company, fuck up this job due to complete lack of experience and get fired, your company probably won't take you back.

Tell them the truth and if they're still willing to offer you the job, go for it.

I worked with the CEO all week setting up this production site. He's the one who trained me and is well aware of my limited experience with the system. I'm flabbergasted and don't understand why he offered it to me.

how much do you make now?
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@rabbi_baby used to do something similar for ESPN

Looks like he's in purge though.
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Nice, goes to show how much putting yourself out there and networking pays off. I say go for it.

foreveraIone posted...

how much do you make now?

I make a little over 60k and the work is relaxed. I'd be easily tripling my income but it would be a super high stress environment and I would have to move to and live in Texas.

iClockwork posted...

I worked with the CEO all week setting up this production site. He's the one who trained me and is well aware of my limited experience with the system. I'm flabbergasted and don't understand why he offered it to me.

If he understands and is willing to work with you, there's no reason not to go for it.
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Just ask if he's sure and see what he says. You might be over thinking a nice position.
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Go for it. Could be a bit stressful but worth it in the end.
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iClockwork posted...

foreveraIone posted...

how much do you make now?

I make a little over 60k and the work is relaxed. I'd be easily tripling my income but it would be a super high stress environment and I would have to move to and live in Texas.

Jesus Christ dude
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Unless you really don't care about money, it seems like taking the job is the way to go. It sucks having to basically uproot your life but it's exciting at the same time to get a fresh start and new/better opportunities. Even if you only wanted to do it for a while and then decide it's not for you, you could potentially put away a lot in savings and develop a solid plan for the future.
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iClockwork posted...

I make a little over 60k and the work is relaxed. I'd be easily tripling my income but it would be a super high stress environment and I would have to move to and live in Texas.

Just remember that's why you're getting paid so much because of the stress. And they're gonna have high expectations. Definitely check to see if you're going to be on call when you're off shift too, that's a factor in your happiness when you're doing something and you get called in demanding stuff.

Don't let life style inflation affect you. It'll all be up to you how this plays out. You may enjoy the high stress, but you could get burned out QUICKLY. Most of my friends who are making six figures eventually feel burned out, but it isn't a regret as they've saved up a lot of money for retirement and themselves and didn't fall into the trap of buying fancy cars and expensive houses and wishing they could quit, but can't because they have to sustain their new lifestyles. So play it right, live within the means, save money for emergencies (like getting fired after a year possibly), save money for when you want to quit, save money to keep you over while you find a new job. You won't regret it when you get burned out and don't feel pressured to stay because "I need the money badly." Don't be in that situation.

Other than that enjoy the high paying job. You can definitely do a lot with it. Work it like five years and you'll be pretty set, invest wisely if you choose or not. Be cautious when you have a high paying job though, a lot come with high demands and crazy hours and responsibilities for a reason. Some can handle it others can't. If you can't I hope at least you've saved money up to not be stuck in there.
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Rainbow_Dashing posted...

iClockwork posted...

I make a little over 60k and the work is relaxed. I'd be easily tripling my income but it would be a super high stress environment and I would have to move to and live in Texas.

Just remember that's why you're getting paid so much because of the stress. And they're gonna have high expectations. Definitely check to see if you're going to be on call when you're off shift too, that's a factor in your happiness when you're doing something and you get called in demanding stuff.

Don't let life style inflation affect you. It'll all be up to you how this plays out. You may enjoy the high stress, but you could get burned out QUICKLY. Most of my friends who are making six figures eventually feel burned out, but it isn't a regret as they've saved up a lot of money for retirement and themselves and didn't fall into the trap of buying fancy cars and expensive houses and wishing they could quit, but can't because they have to sustain their new lifestyles. So play it right, live within the means, save money for emergencies (like getting fired after a year possibly), save money for when you want to quit, save money to keep you over while you find a new job. You won't regret it when you get burned out and don't feel pressured to stay because "I need the money badly." Don't be in that situation.

Other than that enjoy the high paying job. You can definitely do a lot with it. Work it like five years and you'll be pretty set, invest wisely if you choose or not. Be cautious when you have a high paying job though, a lot come with high demands and crazy hours and responsibilities for a reason. Some can handle it others can't. If you can't I hope at least you've saved money up to not be stuck in there.

This is a good post
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@Rainbow_Dashing

Thanks for the advice. Its such an overwhelming and out of the blue offer its easy to lose track of that type of levelheaded advice.

Thank you.

holy shit, dashing. nice.

go for it. what's the worst that can happen? failure? you'll know failure people can only hope for. don't fuck around with this.
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just remember
it's always too good to be true
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This is a really interesting and mature topic from all involved that I'm shocked it's on CE. I

If you take the job would be anxious all the time they will figure out you don't know what you're doing? I think you should take it though. New starts are underrated.
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iClockwork posted...

Thanks for the advice. Its such an overwhelming and out of the blue offer its easy to lose track of that type of levelheaded advice.

Thank you.

No problem man, definitely don't just look at it as a big number. Save your money for when you can, so you can quit whenever you want with no fear of having to stay. And tbh, once you have that bed cushion of money, you have leverage over the job. It becomes a game of what can I get away with and still not get fired once you don't have a fear of getting fired because you don't care, you have the money to live on even if you get fired. That's when you start becoming happier with your life and don't feel as stressed. The big thing is...if you can get there. Maybe you'll get a position where you don't get fired because you're absolutely necessary, but again...if you survive.

Guerrilla Soldier posted...

it's always too good to be true

And that, money for your life is usually what it is.
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C_Pain posted...

If you take the job would be anxious all the time they will figure out you don't know what you're doing?

No. The owner of the company helped my boss and I setup this past week and knows exactly what my level of knowledge is with which types of equipment. He's the one who gave me the offer to work directly under him.

Rainbow_Dashing posted...

No problem man, definitely don't just look at it as a big number.

I've always lived below my means and already have a fairly sizable nest egg and no debts. The playback device i'd be working with is state of the art and universally used in all of broadcasting so I could pretty much go anywhere and have value as an operator.

While I'm totally against this from an ethics standpoint and hate people that do that. I acknowledge it is best for you (and people that do it) to just take the job, since your future managers are aware of your knowledge and probably they trust you will do your best at the job.

However some things you should really consider:
1- Can you see yourself giving 110% of you, until you actually master your new job? (Might be a couple of years)
2- Are you open to moving to a new place? Consider if the salary where you are moving is high or not wherever you might be moving.

If yes, then you could take the job.
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samurai bandit posted...

While I'm totally against this from an ethics standpoint and hate people that do that. I acknowledge it is best for you (and people that do it) to just take the job, since your future managers are aware of your knowledge and probably they trust you will do your best at the job.

Can you elaborate on this idea of the ethics more?

samurai bandit posted...

Can you see yourself giving 110% of you, until you actually master your new job? (Might be a couple of years)

It wouldn't take years, maybe 6 months if I gave it 110%. I already understand all of the operations part since i've been doing this for almost a decade it's just using this equipment i'd have to learn the intricacies of. Here's a video of what i'd be doing below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPRurmvj0qU" data-time="

I'd be doing exactly what this guy is doing, creating and relaying replays to the board operator for use. Also constructing playlists and highlight reels during games.

I think it'll be a good opportunity for you. It's a little new to you but it's not beyond your skills if you've been doing similar stuff for years.
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He's probably been canvassing people for a while and your the best he's come across. If you are financially able to take a risk then go for it.
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fan357 posted...

He's probably been canvassing people for a while and your the best he's come across. If you are financially able to take a risk then go for it.

I dont think so. You dont just offer to directly pay someone as much as he offered, full benefits, and an opportunity to have a place in a union to anyone. Also if the crew he assembles makes mistakes or produces subpar material he could lose the ability to get contracts from major sports channels. Its a highely competitive field.

The "no room for error" might burn you out a bit if your boss is currently easygoing.
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Go for it and just learn as much as you can
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I'll take it, best training is on site and as long as you humble yourself and are willing to ask question and actually learn you should be fine
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Ki_cat_ posted...

The "no room for error" might burn you out a bit if your boss is currently easygoing.

Its live television so there are no do overs. What we do now is small time so errors can be overlooked but it's always kinda bugged me that were allowed these mistakes when I know we could do better.