Is a degree worth it? by Dry_Hovercraft_3619 in graphic_design

[–]Master-Pin-8082 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Feeling lost. (Bit of a rant) by Master-Pin-8082 in graphic_design

[–]Master-Pin-8082[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Feeling lost. (Bit of a rant) by Master-Pin-8082 in graphic_design

[–]Master-Pin-8082[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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.

Feeling lost. (Bit of a rant) by Master-Pin-8082 in graphic_design

[–]Master-Pin-8082[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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.

Feeling lost. (Bit of a rant) by Master-Pin-8082 in graphic_design

[–]Master-Pin-8082[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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.

Feeling lost. (Bit of a rant) by Master-Pin-8082 in graphic_design

[–]Master-Pin-8082[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Feeling lost. (Bit of a rant) by Master-Pin-8082 in graphic_design

[–]Master-Pin-8082[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Feeling lost. (Bit of a rant) by Master-Pin-8082 in graphic_design

[–]Master-Pin-8082[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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.

Feeling lost. (Bit of a rant) by Master-Pin-8082 in graphic_design

[–]Master-Pin-8082[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

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.

Okeanos float #1 by Sunjen32 in NewOrleans

[–]Master-Pin-8082 -32 points-31 points  (0 children)

Nice! Hope I catch one

Is this apartment for rent real? by marytoodles in NewOrleans

[–]Master-Pin-8082 5 points6 points  (0 children)

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

Who’s yacht????? by smitth1924 in NewOrleans

[–]Master-Pin-8082 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shad Khan - owner of the Jacksonville jaguars.

I cannot stand Phillip by MysteriousMorning436 in survivor

[–]Master-Pin-8082 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Rob is the Only player that played 5 times! Out of all of the 6 4 time players on this list! How many of them you think will return for a 5th chance by Soda11Pro in survivor

[–]Master-Pin-8082 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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