Episode 31 - Switching Careers

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ALLEN’S BIO

ALLEN IS CURRENTLY A STORY ARTIST AT WALT DISNEY ANIMATION STUDIOS. HE STARTED HIS CAREER IN 2013 AS A CHARACTER ANIMATOR, AND HAS CONTRIBUTED TO FILMS INCLUDING ZOOTOPIA, MOANA, RAYA AND THE LAST DRAGON, AND STRANGE WORLD. ALLEN SPENDS HIS FREE TIME SURFING AND HANGING OUT WITH HIS FAMILY.

Follow Allen on Instagram @alleno4

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TYLER’S BIO

Tyler is currently a Character Animator at Walt Disney Animation Studios. He started his career in 2021 as an Animator on Hotel Transylvania 4 at Sony and has contributed to the films Strange World, Wish, and Moana 2. Tyler spends his free time playing chess and spending time with his family.

Follow Tyler on Instagram @mahnsterart

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EPISODE OUTLINE

02:47 ALLEN BACKGROUND

04:18 TYLER MAHN BACKGROUND

07:22 KATIE LOW BACKGROUND

11:05 HOW DID YOU TACKLE LEARNING AND BECOMING HIRABLE FOR YOUR NEW ROLE?

24:25 HOW LONG DID IT TAKE TO MAKE THE CHANGE?

34:43 DID YOU EVER FEEL LIKE YOU HAD TO HIDE YOUR INTENTIONS FROM YOUR OLD EMPLOYER?

42:00 DO YOU EVER REGRET THE TRANSITION OR MISS YOUR OLD JOB?

58:08 DID ANYONE HELP YOU ALONG THE WAY?

1:08:37 WHAT’S YOUR TOP ADVICE FOR SOMEONE WHO IS CONSIDERING A CAREER CHANGE?

1:17:27 DOES ANYTHING ABOUT YOUR OLD JOB HELP YOU IN YOUR NEW JOB?

1:25:05 WERE THERE ANY FINANCIAL SETBACKS OR CONSIDERATIONS?

1:32:39 TYLER’S POKEMON HUSTLE

1:43:12 WAS YOUR FAMILY SUPPORTIVE OF YOUR DECISION TO MAKE THE SWITCH?

1:52:26 ARE THERE ANY FUTURE TRANSITIONS ON THE HORIZON?

1:57:36 TIP JAR

2:07:49 SOCIAL MEDIA PLUG