But not as valuable as that initial two-year photography program. A solid, two-year program can get you started on the path to your career while your friends are still trying to pick a major. Photography is a highly competitive occupation. Only the best and brightest are creative enough to make a living with it. That is much higher than average for any other occupation.
Photographers have a long history of working for themselves.
You work the hours that you set for yourself, but you often work more hours than most people and more variable hours. Earlier and later hours, and weekend hours are not uncommon. Photographers need to be flexible about their working conditions. You are a builder one day and an artist the next. Creative problem solving is what this job is about.