You first need to figure out what you want to do, and what you enjoy the most. If you want to be a modeler, then model. If you want to animate, animate. If you don't enjoy what you do, you won't be good at it. But working, or even getting your foot in the door in 3d and visual effects is not easy. Maya is a huge program, and the techniques you will need are even larger. Take your time. This industry will be around for a long time