The TV world is not as glamorous as it seems
‘What kind of work do you do?’ is probably the most asked question at parties when you are 25+. In my case, I proudly say that I write for Amayzine.com, and also work for various TV shows. I often get enthusiastic responses; most people want to know what I write about and which programs I have made. I know it’s a job that sparks the imagination of many people. It sounds a bit more exciting than when the answer is ‘accountant’ or ‘consultant’, because you probably hear it less often. I am also very happy with my job, especially because workdays in the TV world are never the same.
But there is a big downside: you can never watch TV normally again. With everything you see, you realize how much work your colleagues have put into it. The days are long, and not always as glamorous as you might think! Workdays during a shooting period can last up to 16 hours, and can also be physically demanding. Sometimes you are knee-deep in mud, and other days you are sorting Lego blocks (yes, that’s the other side of ‘Lego Masters’). So you really have to enjoy it. It may seem silly now, but that’s unfair. Because those downsides are just details. I work on so many different programs, and they all have their own charm.
If you ask me what the best program is to make, I would undoubtedly say the ‘All You Need is Love’ Christmas special. Starting in November, we begin playing Christmas music and reading letters, we decorate the entire office, and the few days before Christmas Eve are the busiest of the year: then we get to make a lot of people very happy. I have also been able to travel a lot, and although that is really not a vacation, it is of course bizarre that you get to fly all over the world for your work. Or the moment you ring someone’s doorbell at 2 AM with the camera crew to tell them that their loved one is waiting around the corner, that gives a feeling I cannot describe. And it remains special to realize that so many people across the country are watching your work.
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