M2M December 2002 -
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Published on: 12/1/2002
Last Visited: 6/26/2005
It appears that author Tom Anderson was far from alone in facing his professional crossroads.He heard from friends in Atlanta and from many other MCA-I members across the land that had to fish or cut bait when their careers were disrupted.
In this month's follow-up, Tom shares his mail, which reveals just how resilient people can be when the calamity/opportunity of a career change presents itself.
(Editor's Note: to read the original October feature, click here, or go to:http://www.mca-i.org/news/articles/reinventing tom anderson101402.htm)
Re-Inventing Myself Part Two: Your Stories by Tom Anderson
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And, Tom, your story is nothing short of a fairytale ... magic and miracles notwithstanding!
I've been a freelance voiceover for nearly a quarter-century and have done hundreds of voice sessions for ITVA members and companies.Lots was uphill but as I tapped into the newer technology (ProTools, CakeWalk, SoundForge), I was in a large-bucks situation.Then, as in your case, the already-hurting economy followed by the incredible horror of 9/11 shot everything to a much higher/lower level.
Most of my freelance voice friends took the bait and went "corporate": Real Estate, Mortgage Banking, College Professorship, Taxi Driver, Unemployment.I believe most are doing well.However, my voiceover work was going as "south" as theirs and, frankly, Tom ...I was scared s--tless.
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"Tom, I enjoyed your story in M2M.
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Tom Anderson is the Program Chair of the Media Production Department at American Intercontinental University-Buckhead in Atlanta.He can be reached at tanderson@buckhead.aiuniv.edu or 404 965-5823.
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