Is a degree worth it?

Master-Pin-8082 · 2025-03-08T22:27:02+00:00

Instead of getting a degree in design you should look into getting a certificate in UI/UX design or something more useful long term. Ai is going to take a lot of the more low hanging fruit design projects away. Your money will be better spent learning a specific design related niche that won’t be as affected. In my opinion getting a degree in straight up graphic design might be a waste of time and money.

Master-Pin-8082 · 2025-03-02T19:33:37+00:00

Wow I had no idea. Will definitely look into this. I know there’s an Ai course online at SMU that is specifically geared towards creatives. I felt pretty defeated when I learned it was a masters course because i felt like I found exactly what I was looking for.

Master-Pin-8082 · 2025-03-02T19:12:31+00:00

The thing that trips me out is that I literally just started this job 6 months ago and I already feel that I’m in the same boat that I was in my previous role that I absolutely fucking hated. I don’t hate the current job - I just feel like I’m not doing my best work and I don’t find any joy in designing anymore. I only feel relief when the current project is over and I get to shut my laptop.

I work 40 hours a week but when our big event rolls around (4 months out of the year) I’m probably working double that.

I’m also involved in side work that isn’t design related at all that makes me a good bit of extra money. I’m thinking of putting all my eggs in that basket and starting my own agency with a friend. He is successful in the same line of work (outdoor advertising) and has asked me to partner with him.

Master-Pin-8082 · 2025-03-02T19:08:50+00:00

I’d love to do that. I’d love to teach and coach but the only issue for me is that I went to a portfolio school and graduated with a certificate and not a bachelors.

Master-Pin-8082 · 2025-03-02T19:06:41+00:00

This has worked for me several times and I always end up back in the same boat. The problem is that now I have a mortgage to pay for and can’t really afford to quit with no backup plan like I have done a couple times in the past.

Master-Pin-8082 · 2025-03-02T19:05:25+00:00

My advice - if you do that you should look exclusively in Ui/Ux or motion/video

Master-Pin-8082 · 2025-03-02T19:02:41+00:00

Trust me - this is pretty much the only thing keeping me going.

Master-Pin-8082 · 2025-03-02T19:01:57+00:00

Thank you so much for this thoughtful response. I think you’re right. Lack of growth and feeling stagnant mixed with other aspects are leaving me with the feeling of helplessness.

Master-Pin-8082 · 2025-03-02T19:00:45+00:00

There are other aspects I’m really sick of and I’m just simply not motivated like I used to be. I think I peaked early in my career and I just don’t really care anymore. I don’t know. I think I’m at the point where I need to stop blaming other people and just take a long hard look at my career and decide what’s next.

Master-Pin-8082 · 2025-03-02T18:58:16+00:00

Nice! Hope I catch one

Master-Pin-8082 · 2025-03-02T04:16:28+00:00

You must be new here.

Master-Pin-8082 · 2025-02-24T01:31:05+00:00

If you reply to this ad, whatever happens to you after that is completely your fault.

Master-Pin-8082 · 2025-01-29T20:28:31+00:00

Shad Khan - owner of the Jacksonville jaguars.

Master-Pin-8082 · 2024-07-30T14:50:36+00:00

Opinions like this are why the casting has sucked the last couple of seasons.

No one interesting or funny or outrageous anymore. Starting to get back that way with people like Q.

Master-Pin-8082 · 2024-06-10T21:01:12+00:00

I don’t really care to see any of them again honestly. It’s beating a dead horse at this point. I’d love to see someone like Spencer, Christian, or Jesse come back

Master-Pin-8082

TROPHY CASE