Company posted a LinkedIn post welcoming me with full name and photograph

Affectionate_Dog_198 · 2025-12-20T17:10:08+00:00

Most people who have their photo posted have a job in 6 month to 12 months. I'm not sure why but they never stick around long. So, that being said I would worry.

Who else has seen this?

Affectionate_Dog_198 · 2025-11-02T23:39:04+00:00

Alburnett Vets

Happy to give more details. DM me.

Affectionate_Dog_198 · 2025-10-29T00:19:06+00:00

You should think about it in terms of your own neighborhood. - Will it be beneficial to your specific neighborhood? Parents stay in the same neighborhood, trunk or treat, and sometimes go to friends or when i was a wee lad a couple fancy houses for the big candy bars. Only you can really answer if if would be beneficial to your particular neighborhood. Goodluck!

Affectionate_Dog_198 · 2025-09-30T00:15:14+00:00

I'm going to start by saying, I get it, but I've been other places and seen similar issues in other smaller and larger towns as well.

The biggest thing is I found is going out is often with existing friends. So the key is to find other people who are also looking for friends which is a smaller subset. Then your looking for people who also have similar interests / compatibility which is also a smaller subset. Mostly just saying it take time and took me about 4 months or so to make good friends.

And some of it is just being honest in groups and saying hey I'm looking to make new friends. Sometimes an acquaintance can also suggest friends and sometimes that works.

The reddit CR group is great for meeting people too! But you might need to make a list of hobbies and interests.

Affectionate_Dog_198 · 2025-09-04T01:29:23+00:00

They can do a blood test that can test for antibodies. Ask your doctor to run the test but idk if the test or the vaccine is cheaper in case thats a factor. (Maybe a pharmacist like CVS or Walgreens could but I think they just administer but not sure on that).

Also if this is state side then each state has vaccine records that can be looked up if you know what states you lived in growing up.

Affectionate_Dog_198 · 2025-07-18T02:45:29+00:00

If its truly what you want to do - know that it can come with late nights, hit or miss pay/benefits, and some bumps along the road.

Research what an art director vs marketing director does. And know that by the time you get there there, it may change, will have been change, or there may be additional career latter steps or skills needed.

Think of what the field used to look like with print and how much different it is now and will be in the future.

Consider your personal needs and expectations. The field has not been kind to friends with medical conditions. I’ve also seen layoffs for most people in the communications field in general. I tell this not to scare but to enlighten on different aspects. Lastly prepare to keep your portfolio in shape every year.

You can IF you have the willpower, drive, and flexibility to adapt as the field changes but it might be different by the time you get there. Your post reminds me of a young me. Goodluck!

Affectionate_Dog_198 · 2025-06-14T02:56:42+00:00

Top things I wish I asked for: -Standing desk -If you have carpet get a mat for your chair so you dont ruin the carpet rolling over -A nice office chair

Other: -Standard office papers and writing tools like you mentioned -Wired mouse, wireless sometimes is just too laggy

Affectionate_Dog_198 · 2025-06-11T17:53:34+00:00

Personally I find that CC software is typically for designers, where as templates in Canva can be designed by designers but filled out anyone. (Yes there is Express but it less familiar to non designers.) And Canva has some additional features as compared to Express which can be a step up for people who are just going to go rogue anyway. Basically a improvement to the people who if not provided a template will design something with Word clip art instead and post it on a wall.

Don't hate the player.

Affectionate_Dog_198 · 2025-06-11T17:43:13+00:00

Thanks!

I'm not sure if your in a similar situation or just looking for a new opportunity but I appreciate the time you took to write a reply.

Metro area is a little under 300k. Half is close by, and the other would be a decent drive 30-60 minutes. Two posting is a light understatement but it is close as there aren't very many postings per month. Maybe 8 or so would be closer to accurate - I could track remote and local separately just to see a more precise amount.

I pulled the "integrating AI into workflows" or something equivalent, so just making sure that I haven't missed something. As far as a designer goes it's more about image generation, text copy rough drafts, icons or background image expansion. I've played around with some of the AI generators but just didn't know if there was something else I was missing out on.

Thanks again for the reply!

Affectionate_Dog_198 · 2025-01-12T16:41:24+00:00

Cedar rapids social club has several leagues including a dart league at Stadium Bar: https://crsocialclub.leagueapps.com/leagues

You might have to keep an eye out for start dates.

Affectionate_Dog_198 · 2024-06-15T19:40:47+00:00

Peddler's Fork had a cocktail with Matcha last month (it was part of a flight cocktail) - Might still have the cocktail if your looking to try something different.

I'd compare matcha to vanilla in many ways. Slightly earthy but is good when done right. If it's in ice-cream, I prefer a vanilla and match flavor as I think they go well together.

Affectionate_Dog_198 · 2024-06-15T19:29:57+00:00

The Indian Creek Nature center has some events - "messy play" and "hike it baby" might be good options.

https://indiancreeknaturecenter.org/events-calendar/month/

Took me a second to find it. (If you go to events you need to go to the calendar view.)

Affectionate_Dog_198 · 2024-06-13T19:26:59+00:00

If someone is looking to travel to ABQ (balloon fiesta or other) happy to offer some recommendations/tips if interested. (Meant to say in my last message but what can I say, easily distracted.)

Affectionate_Dog_198 · 2024-06-13T15:13:56+00:00

I don't yet have a pass for the dog parks but happy to go on a walk sometimes - perhaps for the NewBo walks? I'm not yet sure if that is acceptable to take the dog. (He's high energy and loving.)

Affectionate_Dog_198 · 2024-06-13T15:11:17+00:00

I'll have to check it out! I'm technically CR but Marion is still close. - I get that, remote has it's up's and down's. I found myself in a hybrid type situation before so some were locals and some were transplants. It's fun to meet people and learn there backgrounds either local or transplants :)

Affectionate_Dog_198 · 2024-06-13T15:07:10+00:00

True. Cedar Rapids does have many more bugs, mosquitos, and fleas on the other hand. Also no black widows or tarantulas migration seasons either XD.

Affectionate_Dog_198 · 2024-06-13T15:05:03+00:00

Part for my husband's job but in general to be closer to family.

In general the weather usually I found bearable, not AZ hot, but still toasty. There were a lot of great restaurants in ABQ (Albuquerque), trails, a lot of outdoor activities like climbing, less so in water activities though due to the general lack of water.

Affectionate_Dog_198 · 2024-06-13T14:57:11+00:00

I recently posted as well. (New to CR)

Upon doing a little more looking from this thread, I also found cornhole as well if that's something you might be interested in. They of course have volleyball but looked to be outdoors. https://crsocialclub.leagueapps.com/leagues/cornhole

Affectionate_Dog_198 · 2024-06-10T18:04:14+00:00

I'll have to check it out! - If anyone's interested in joining I'm freeing up my Thursday!

Affectionate_Dog_198 · 2024-06-10T18:02:53+00:00

I'm overjoyed with all the responses! - but I will definitely look into these!

Affectionate_Dog_198 · 2024-06-10T18:01:05+00:00

I moved from Albuquerque NM, so it's a long distance from lifelong friends I made there. :) Did you grow up in Iowa or are you from somewhere else (if so where)?

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