Onwards.

Ive been in the same position (and kinda am). If you find a "proper" job, dont let it get in the way of artistic side of you I had to spend most day sitting in communte, and working over time which led to no 3d-time for me in spare time... Atleast in my case it was a bit hard to recover from regular job, to when finaly getting more jobs in my taste. But keep at it anyway, and sooner or later you'll find some project that will lead to more projects and eventually it will be your only work needed
glhf