College Experiences That Helped A Film Post Production Supervisor At A Film And TV Studio Succeed
Brandi, a Film Post Production Supervisor, learned that career advancement should not come at the cost of personal well-being, stating, "it's never worth it to take a job with somebody who's not gonna treat you well." This valuable lesson counters a common industry mindset where tolerating difficult working conditions for opportunities is considered acceptable; Brandi advises against this, emphasizing that better opportunities exist.
Workplace Ethics, Industry Insights, Mental Health, Professional Relationships, Career Satisfaction
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Brandi Craig
Film Post Production Supervisor
Film & TV Production Studio
UCLA
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Ethnic & Related Studies
Arts, Entertainment & Media
Operations and Project Management
Disabled, LGBTQ
Video Highlights
1. Prioritize working with people you like and respect; a positive work environment is crucial for well-being and career success.
2. Don't compromise your mental health for career advancement; negative work environments can be detrimental.
3. Opportunities exist beyond tolerating difficult people or situations; there are always other options available
Transcript
What is one lesson that you have learned that has proven significant in your career?
It's rarely worth it to work with someone you don't like or respect just to advance your career. This has been something people in the film industry have taken for granted for a long time.
They've thought, "I've heard this person is a monster, but I want to be successful and have these opportunities, so I will work for them. I'll look the other way and take the job, even if it costs me my mental health." I've seen that happen repeatedly.
I've also seen less pleasant people get rewarded, which isn't great either. However, it's never worth taking a job with someone who won't treat you well, or in an environment that won't treat you well.
Sometimes it's not just one person, but an entire setup or production team that makes the job unpleasant. It's not worth it. You'll find something else; another opportunity is waiting for you.
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