Well, i did it backwards, i was a terrible 3d animator 10 years ago, i learned the 12 principles of animation in 2016 i am still a rookie but, at least i know the basics and know how to continue learning, i read animsquad has a 2d workshop, but you should have a good reel to learn more in that workshop.
Begin to draw inbetweens, but is not the only way to learn 2d animation, is just my point of view, and try to create your own style, but its not a thing of 2 years of study (for some pleople maybe) is a thing to learn for life.
And about the job, there is everything out there, a man didnt took any 3d course, just did a technical degree of design and animation of 1 year, and after 8 years learning he is now at a big studio, a man has made the animd squad courses and he achieved a job at mpc. And a man studied at animation mentor and a university degree of 5 years and he has only local jobs, so you see, its not a perfect formula, like the members of the group had told you, keep practicing, reading, and almost forgot, learn acting from theatre
Bless for your luck
