# I need help on best outlook for entering the Flash industry

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**Category:** job seekers\
**Created:** [November 17, 2006, 10:58am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-need-help-on-best-outlook-for-entering-the-flash-industry/207420 "2006-11-17T10:58:19Z")\
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**Author:** ![vthok](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/f05b48/32.png) [@vthok](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/vthok)\
**Post date:** [November 17, 2006, 10:58am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-need-help-on-best-outlook-for-entering-the-flash-industry/207420/1 "2006-11-17T10:58:19Z")

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Hello everyone.

For the last few months now I have been busy teaching myself Flash. I have gone through some of the [Lynda.com](http://Lynda.com) tutorials, Cartoonsmart Tutorials, and online courses offered through my alma mater and company. I’ve parsed through some books on the subject as well. Over these last few months I have become acquainted with the Flash drawing tools, interface, and recently I have begun looking at ActionScript 2.0.

My question is where are the “hot” areas now in Flash development? What are the most in demand positions relating to Flash?

I am thinking of switching careers (I am currently an Electrical Engineer) and was wondering what transition would be the least disruptive to me and my family (by that I mean keeping around the same standard of living, etc). I understand I will probably make less starting out but I also dont want to try to support a family on 20K a year.

Also what are the outlooks on job growth/stability within the Flash industry?

Thanks guys.