[Cloverfield]

I currently work as a freelance web designer/have my own business. Actually, I enjoy the work and I have a lot of freedom with hours, etc ... but the pain in having your own business is that you have to "find" work and you have to chase up non-paying clients to get your money. Also it's a right pain in the ass come tax time, as you don't get tax taken out of what you are paid, which means you have to pay the tax department the tax all at one time. When you are employed normally, then it's taken out with your wages, so you don't miss it. Another point that nags me, is the lack of motivation I have to do things on my own. I'd much rather be working on Oddworld-Web or Advent Children.net than a client's site ... and I don't even get paid for my fan sites, but it's because I'm working on something I love/am interested in.

On top of that, I've kind of been stuck in the finance industry, which I hate, as everyone only cares about money, etc.

I'd really like to try to find work with a gaming company or gaming media working on their website, but I'll really have to see what happens. I might even have to go back to school to get myself up to date on some things like Flash and stuff like that, or maybe get into a CG/animation course and learn that side of things. But I've been told there are around 15 gaming companies in Australia, and there are opportunities for females in the industry, so I'm hoping that my current dream in life will come true. Heh, if that doesn't work, I can always find work at EB or another gaming store and continue my web design business on a part time basis, which might at least start me off in the industry.

Abe Babe...