I'm still considering some of my potential investments, but something I am now investing in, is my niece. She's a digital designer and really dedicated to creating a successful and lucrative career for herself.

At the moment however, things are a bit tight for her; being a graduate trying to get freelance work and search for the perfect full-time job is not an ideal way to live.

So I've helped her further her career by paying for some vfx tutorials that will really help her develop her skills, but will also put her ahead of her competition in the jobs market.

Employers receive hundreds of applications for jobs, and most applicants will have a solid degree qualification and a fair amount of experience. But if you have extra training that you've sought out yourself, rather than tagged as part of your university course, you have much more chance of standing out.

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