<p>When I applied for college, I was accepted as a Fine Arts student. After a year of that, I became freaked out about the idea of freelancing or unemployment in my field so I switched into 3D Animation in hopes that it would be a more stable yet still creative career choice. I only have 3 semesters left of the program and I really have no interest in creating 3D animations nor do I have any interest in trying to survive as an animator after college. There is still this sense of unemployment in the near future with this degree since I wasn't able to learn animation as well as I had predicted. I have plenty of ambition but hardly any skill to work with.</p>
<p>I've been looking into programs at community colleges in the area and in my home town (since I won't have enough money to fund another change in major). I did discovere that I have an interest in Physical Therapy Assisting and want to pursue that but my parents are extremely disappointed and upset about my plan. </p>
<p>I am really conflicted by my parent's reaction and my want to pursue an A.A.S. in PTA. I need some second opinions on the situation.</p>
<p>I am biased because I have a passion for animation. Plus the fact that Frozen broke a billion encourages the idea of animating. Not so much CG animation but definitely hand drawn.</p>
<p>But yeah, it’s really rampant to be unemployed in the animation business, as there are simply too many talents. Plus if you want a family, your spouse and kids would probably see minimal of you, as animators typically need to work overtime.</p>
<p>And as boring psychical therapy is to me, I can’t deny it being a more stable career. </p>
<p>Before you take prerequisite courses for PTA, it’s best to job shadow/observe in the various departments that administer PT, including a <em>physical rehabilitation hospital</em> that treats patients with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), spinal cord injury/paralysis, stroke (“brain attack”) which is a type of brain injury, other neurological disorders, hip/knee/shoulder replacement, amputated limbs or such - <em>pediatric hospital</em> - <em>nursing home/long-term care facility</em> or such.</p>
<p>Perhaps your parents are concerned about potential liabilities (risk for lawsuits) of a PTA or PA (?) It may not happen often, but a patient might “fall down” (such as if has balance/instability issues) or get burnt from a heat pack while in therapy. I’m not sure if we’re permitted to name professional organizations on these boards (as opposed to actual sites), but I would post the name(s) if we’re allowed to do so.</p>