Working In The Industry
DON’T
This. Just this.
yeah i agree, if you love it you will want to do it even if the money is good or bad! would love to film snow skate and music and the creative industry is hard to say the least and pay isnt that great either lol
I worked in snow/skate/surf retail for about 8 years. Pretty much ran the snowboard department of that particular store (buying, product testing, dealing with reps etc.). For the most part, if you show passion, knowledge and drive, stores will be happy for you to take on that role and network within the industry. I can’t tell you how supportive my store was over the years. The truth is there are a lot of perks of working in retail - free gear, cheap gear, networking, product knowledge, getting an understanding of how the boardsports industry works etc.
During those 8 years I also travelled quite a bit and worked as a snowboard instructor in Australia and Canada. Again I thank the store for understanding my passion and letting me come back to work each time.
I have previously done a diploma in sports marketing. The course I am doing next year is the certificate IV in graphic design. I will be attending Shillington College - http://www.shillingtoncollege.com.au/. To be honest I’m doing this more for my own knowledge and interest more than anything else.
Like any industry, if you have passion, drive, do the right things, take advantage of opportunities, you are bound to be successful and happy. If it’s what you want to do, go for it and give it the best shot you can.
Sounds like a great journey 
I think its more of a love thing than me trying to make money out of it. Over the next 6 months how it all goes.
Thank you all for the friendly advice Take care peeps!
Following dreams is about love not money.
Been chasing and living, what many say is ‘the dream” for 15 years now. I’m dirt broke (the average year is under 50K), live at my parents, drive my mums car (because mine has been broke down for 18mths), and I can’t afford my medical bills - I need a knee reco.
BUT I’M VERY HAPPY!
I snowboard 30-100days a year.
Can surf almost any day I want.
I do what I love and am the envy of my friends.
The fringe benefits and inside knowledge would probably equal what the 100k/year’ers spend (only I get to do everyday - what they pay to do for a few weeks).
If I pay any tax it’s a write-off.
Do what makes you happy eh Spaz? I can surf just about any day I want to, the choice is more do I do it once or twice a day. The snow on the other hand is a little harder and in that dept I’m a weekend warrior. If I could change one thing right now it would be to start my own business, grow it like crazy for 4-5 years to the point where the big players in the industry can’t ignore it and they want to buy it. Sell it then retire very comfortably before 40, if I get bored I’ll try consulting for a while but I doubt that would happen.
You could always partner up with me then split the sale profit.
do it!!!!
Following dreams is about love not money.
Been chasing and living, what many say is ‘the dream” for 15 years now. I’m dirt broke (the average year is under 50K), live at my parents, drive my mums car (because mine has been broke down for 18mths), and I can’t afford my medical bills - I need a knee reco.
BUT I’M VERY HAPPY!
I snowboard 30-100days a year.
Can surf almost any day I want.
I do what I love and am the envy of my friends.
The fringe benefits and inside knowledge would probably equal what the 100k/year’ers spend (only I get to do everyday - what they pay to do for a few weeks).
If I pay any tax it’s a write-off.
Sounds like the life. Good way living when your young living for the now.
I’m under 50k a year myself but work like a bastard 38-45 hr weeks to make money for the man. I’m really over it and a change is needed. I think I can do a lot more and just need the courage to go for it and today is that day. I’m going to apply for new jobs closer to the coast and move my arse down there.
I would love to ride 30-100 days a year! Lucky bugger…I envy you also :D
Your parents are a hell of alot more patient than mine Spaz!
They said once i moved out, i had 1 opportunity to move back in with them temporarily and thats it.
Did that when i first moved back to the Gong from Melbourne.
bkrtron,
Thing is I’m not young!
Turned 40 this year and have a 9yo daughter (who I care for alone 5days in 14).
Summer consists of working p/t-casual as a waiter/bartender while trying to keep my business going with every spare hour I have (photo & video, editing, headcam sales).
I also do around 10hrs/week yard maintenance to keep my parents happy. And help my sister with her kids when required.
And if the stars align and timing is right, fit in a days labouring work for a mate every few weeks or when he has a big contract deadline.
Deano, I was given the same lecture from my parents when I was 17. Moved back what must be a dozen times.
Maybe it’s ALL in the upbringing (love/family is more important than money), and that my parents appreciate I’ve tried my most to get a full-time job/traineeship etc when younger (takes some explaining as to why it never happened - but it’s valid). When I’ve been faced with the choice to make coin or honour family commitments I’ve chosen family.
Admittedly without family support I couldn’t live the stylish way I do - but would still live the life of following dreams because when everything is taken away you are only left with dreams to follow.
Dreams, family and love are worth so much more than any money I could make - especially when I have all 3.
bkrtron,
Thing is I’m not young!
Turned 40 this year and have a 9yo daughter (who I care for alone 5days in 14).
Summer consists of working p/t-casual as a waiter/bartender while trying to keep my business going with every spare hour I have (photo & video, editing, headcam sales).
I also do around 10hrs/week yard maintenance to keep my parents happy. And help my sister with her kids when required.
And if the stars align and timing is right, fit in a days labouring work for a mate every few weeks or when he has a big contract deadline.Deano, I was given the same lecture from my parents when I was 17. Moved back what must be a dozen times.
Maybe it’s ALL in the upbringing (love/family is more important than money), and that my parents appreciate I’ve tried my most to get a full-time job/traineeship etc when younger (takes some explaining as to why it never happened - but it’s valid). When I’ve been faced with the choice to make coin or honour family commitments I’ve chosen family.
Admittedly without family support I couldn’t live the stylish way I do - but would still live the life of following dreams because when everything is taken away you are only left with dreams to follow.
Dreams, family and love are worth so much more than any money I could make - especially when I have all 3.
40! Is the new 20’s I hear
I think that is more the point you aren’t just sitting around doing nothing you are living and taking responsibility. I think family culture is going out the window these days to money any way. It’s nice you have such a supporting family and I bet a lot of people envy that more than your lifestyle.
As long as your happy keep on , keeping on!
This!!!
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not sure if this will work :(
Works Rick
Very true…puts on some Bowie…cha cha changes
40! Is the new 20’s I hear
Thank christ for that !!!! I turn the big 4-0 tis year
I’m not 20 anymore!!!!!