Jobs are available but most if not all are free intern/pa jobs. However, the time will not be wasted, assuming you get to to know someone in the industry who can help you take the next step. If you ever get to that point, you will need a few short films to show your vision and style, but more importantly you will also need a script.to show your ideas. Writing is the key to directing feature. A first class script and a film degree, backed by a few notable shorts, will give you a bit of power in an industry, in which most are powerless. Anyway, film school will teach you how to direct and write. Go for it. GL.