slickrenderer: I can relate to you 100%. I'm almost in the exact same situation. Crappy, enough-paying, non-creative, non-rewarding work and very little time for Maya I've been wanting to quit my job for quite a long time now. Dunno if it ever happens. Last winter I was very depressed. There was next to nothing to do at work. I was just wasting my precious time at work which I could have used for modeling... I've kind of learned to live with what I already have instead of worrying about what I would like to have. I hope that with time this all sorts out... That goes for you too... Luckily my holidays are coming soon and I can properly concentrate on making a demo reel.