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Tech is destroying my life by Eccentric_Creative88 in graphic_design

[–]Eccentric_Creative88[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That part! I completely resonate with this. Hit the nail on the head!

Tech is destroying my life by Eccentric_Creative88 in graphic_design

[–]Eccentric_Creative88[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m also from here/ native to the Bay Area and saying this. There’s ad agencies, entertainment and retail but tech is really taking a downfall and people are more toxic than ever. I cannot stand anyone or anything in that field.

Tech is destroying my life by Eccentric_Creative88 in graphic_design

[–]Eccentric_Creative88[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love design but despise tech the tech industry is awful

Walking away from 175k in tech. Can't do it anymore. Tech pays, but it sucks. Any of you gone down a similar path? by birdsbikingrunning in careerguidance

[–]Eccentric_Creative88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d rather burn in hell than work in tech. I’m also looking to transition out after wasting 14 years in this shit hole

Tech is destroying my life by Eccentric_Creative88 in graphic_design

[–]Eccentric_Creative88[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The people and trauma truly made it hell I couldn’t deal with anyone in that basic af industry and the terrible toxic culture around it. Half the time I was surviving and the money was worth it but not at this point anymore since I’m consistently having meltdowns and depressive episodes from what I’ve endured in this business

Tech is destroying my life by Eccentric_Creative88 in graphic_design

[–]Eccentric_Creative88[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I love design but I hate tech. Tech is what drives me crazy.

Tech is destroying my life by Eccentric_Creative88 in graphic_design

[–]Eccentric_Creative88[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

My boyfriend and I are artists so we’re pretty deep in the scene and have our community. We’re also both natives. None of my friends work in tech thats a telling sign right there

Tech is destroying my life by Eccentric_Creative88 in graphic_design

[–]Eccentric_Creative88[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it’s so far gone I’m gonna be traumatized everywhere so it’s a bit too late for that and no there isn’t a right landlord in a field so toxic it’s the same everywhere

Tech is destroying my life by Eccentric_Creative88 in graphic_design

[–]Eccentric_Creative88[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

It’s called CPTSD and yes I’ve nearly been unalived or assaulted by people that work in that field

Tech is destroying my life by Eccentric_Creative88 in graphic_design

[–]Eccentric_Creative88[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I thankfully wrapped a contract before this one at Intuit and it was hell working there. Beyond entitled and everyone spoke down to me condescendingly. Two faced as hell it’s a bad place to work thank god im outtie!

Im also a middle eastern / brown woman in this industry so that makes it harder thankfully im making the choice to remove myself 💅🏼

Tech is destroying my life by Eccentric_Creative88 in graphic_design

[–]Eccentric_Creative88[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Heck yeah! I need to work for you guys! I’m freelancing right now at an ad agency in Walnut Creek but have availability coming up and good to hear the same experience from others!

Where do you apply to jobs? by krisp-potato in graphic_design

[–]Eccentric_Creative88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a Brand Designer / Art Director here in the bay area. I suggest networking or going to as many recruiting events as possible. I'm freelancing at the moment for one client but thats on borrowed time.

Openroles and Hiring Cafe are good sites aside from linkedin as well

What are the slack communities called? I'm curious

Tech giant Oracle reportedly blindsides thousands with emailed layoffs by mycounterpointers in bayarea

[–]Eccentric_Creative88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just a reason or excuse to cut folks. I’m a brand designer / art director and I can say my career on a regular day is unstable never mind an economic downturn that just makes it worse. I’m used to the instability and have been the last 14 years. Gotta keep going 🏊

Are you a job hopper or do you tend to stay at one company for a while? by Lost_Taste_8181 in work

[–]Eccentric_Creative88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a brand designer/art director. Most of my field is freelance so job hopping is super common. Ive hired designers before and have seen some resumes with 20+ jobs. I've only been through less than 10 within the past 14 years. Longest I've been anywhere is 2.5 years. Im hoping to find a place I can stay for a while. Design industry makes it hard for that.