I agree with Linus, you should always have a plan B just in case. Going back to school for a second degree in teaching or anything else would be a good backup to your animation career. If your freelancing, you could always go to school part-time o...
Ha, I've had the same problem as you. I was having difficulty finding work, and my parents suggested the same thing; go back to school and get a teaching degree.
I'm a recent animation grad from SVA trying to break into the world of animation & film.
Favorite Cartoons:
Looney Tunes, The Simpsons, Family Guy, Woodly Woodpecker, Bonkers, The Batman (I like the new style by Jeff Matsuda)
Favorite Films:
The Lion King,
Pixar Movies,
most of Hayao Miyazaki's movies,
Samurai X,
Lord of The Ring (I really liked the Two Towers the best),
Rush Hour,
The Bourne Supremacy,…the list goes on…
Favorite Comics:
Batman
Superman
Spiderman
Favorite Books:
Flight Vol.s 1,2,3
Favorite Robots:
Iron Giant,
Star Wars Droids (some of them look really cool)