#7 No, I Don't Code Animations: What a Cruise Ship 'Animator' Really Does
Have you ever met someone who tells you they're an " animator ," and your mind immediately conjures images of them hunched over a computer, meticulously crafting cartoon characters or fantastical movie scenes? Yeah, me too . And that's usually the exact reaction I get when I tell people what I do for a living. It's why, most of the time, I just don't say " animator ." Because while the job title might suggest I'm a digital wizard , the reality is far more... energetic . I've had some truly amusing misunderstandings over the years. One time, I was at my knee doctor, explaining a work-related injury. He asked my position, and I confidently replied, "Animator." He paused, a puzzled look spreading across his face. I could almost hear his thoughts: " Knee overuse from sitting down and animating? How? " As soon as I realized the disconnect, I quickly clarified: "Oh, no, no! I dance, I party!" That's when his exp...
