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Lately, it seems that artists are increasingly treated like a subscription model. Studios sign them on for their skills and creativity, much like subscribing to a service, but with a catch – they can be dropped just as quickly and without warning.
This approach keeps artists in a perpetual state of uncertainty, unable to plan for their future or brace for potential changes. It's a tough reality, and it's playing out at the expense of talented individuals who deserve better.
Adding to this, there's a noticeable trend in studios during interviews. They often inquire about artists' long-term goals and career plans, painting a picture of long-term opportunities and growth within the company.
But, let's face it – the reality is often different. More often than not, these positions are short-term, yet this isn't communicated upfront. It raises the question: why the charade?
It's time for studios to be transparent about the nature of the employment they're offering. If it's a short-term project, it should be stated as such. Artists shouldn't be led on with promises of long-term stability that isn't really available.
What's more, the moment these artists are let go, all those discussions about their future and growth in the company seem to vanish into thin air. It's as if those conversations never happened. The issue is how many interviewers actually take notes of what the interviewee is saying and follow up. They just ask questions for the sake of asking questions, hire the person they like most, and totally forget about everything else as soon as they start the job.
Somewhere along the line, studios forgot that artists are real people who do the work. This forgetfulness has led to a disconnect, where the value of human creativity and skill is overshadowed by the drive for profit and efficiency. It's a shift that undermines not just the artists' sense of security and worth, but also the quality and soul of the work produced.
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