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Sound Engineer Reviews
What is it like working as a Sound Engineer?
September 2022
Easy to live close to work.
Sound Engineer in Brisbane:
Pros: Traffic isn't too busy, so getting to and from work is ok. I also like that it is a little more relaxed in Brisbane as compared to Sydney.
Cons: Less opportunities in creative fields.
July 2022
It’s been hell, because I left my home town for new opportunities to only get none.
Sound Engineer in Johannesburg:
Pros: Nothing
Cons: Environment
January 2021
The atmosphere and culture is great, but the pay sucks.
Sound Engineer in Bloemfontein:
Pros: The environment
Cons: Lack of opportunities in my field.
December 2019
Inconsistent work.
Sound Engineer in Waco:
Pros: Respected and well-known
Cons: Inconsistency
November 2019
130 hour working week if you lucky some days you wok 32 hours no sleep.
Sound Engineer in Cape Town:
Cons: 48 hour working days driving 8ton trucks around is not fun.
September 2019
Opportunities for Multiple Artistic Talents.
Sound Engineer in Sarasota:
Pros: There are many disciplines of music throughout the city ranging from rock to hip hop to classical. There seems to be opportunities to work in music regardless of your niche.
Cons: Right now it seems okay but I can feel it becoming more competitive in the future for musicians to find reliable work.
August 2019
Tswelopele is a dangerous place.
Sound Engineer in Cape Town:
Pros: Flexible time
Cons: Hard overtime work with no pay compensation
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