Hasta La Motion!

Alright, I am sorry for this post but I thought maybe some of you guys can help me get a more realistic view on being a visual effects artist.

What are the benifits of being a visual effects artist and what are the chances at being sucessful? I am sorry for saying this wrong but I dont want to work as a freelancer but instead work in a actual studio.

I plan on going to a vfx school and get a degree which is going to cost a lot! But I don’t want to pay that much for a degree and end up freelancing my whole life.

So, is visual effects work mainly just a freelance job or can you get hired at an actual studio if you have a bachelors degree and talent?

Again sorry if I offended any or if it didn’t make sense. I am just confused. 😛