This is something I've personally noticed in animation and why I decided to walk away from it, even in the indie space. I am currently pivoting to being a comic writer/artist and am already feeling happier and more excited for it. But I am very much still mourning the closing of that door.
Marcy🏳️⚧️ 🔞 (commissions open)In general, the entire job market has moved away from training employees in favor of only hiring the aging demographic of people who already know the job.