Olivia / USA 
Do you have a timeframe for your goals?
Hi, I am Olivia. I'm from Washington, DC and right now I live in London. And my question is, do I have a timeframe for my future goals?
And the answer is yes. Part of the reason is because I live in London. My visa depends on me making certain career goals by a certain time. Otherwise, I'm unable to stay in this country. So I'm an actor, and what that means is I have to perform in a certain amount of professional productions, whether that be through theater or film and TV in a certain amount of countries in order to get my next visa. And that for me expires in about a year and a half.
So I have a year and a half to do maybe one professional production here in the UK, maybe one professional production somewhere else. Hopefully somewhere that pays well, maybe someplace like Germany. And all of those productions have to have a certain number of credentials and reviews. So yes, I have a year and a half to start supporting myself as an actor so that I can stay living and working in London, which is what I would really like to do.
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whether that be
Meaning: Used to give examples or options in a situation.
Examples:
- You can exercise at home, whether that be yoga or lifting weights.
- She loves helping people, whether that be through teaching or volunteering.
in order to
Meaning: To achieve or accomplish something.
Examples:
- She works hard in order to support her family.
- You need to practice daily in order to improve your skills.
professional production
Meaning: A theater, film, or TV project made at a high standard for a paying audience.
Examples:
- She performed in her first professional production last year.
- Working in a professional production helps actors build their careers.
credentials
Meaning: Proof of ability, experience, or qualifications.
Examples:
- He showed his teaching credentials to apply for the job.
- Productions with strong credentials attract more audiences.
supporting myself
Meaning: Earning enough money to pay for your own needs.
Examples:
- She started a part-time job to begin supporting herself.
- He dreams of supporting himself through his art.
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