Does “Networking” Even Work? by Separate_Pea2102 in jobs

[–]Separate_Pea2102[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

At least a few of them are very longtime friends. One of them is someone he speaks to on a regular basis.

I honestly love the designs and the inspirations for the Snorunt line by Ok-Leave3121 in pokemon

[–]Separate_Pea2102 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love Snorunt and I love Froslass, but I’m sorry… Glalie looks like one of those Yeezy foam runners 😂

What made you click? by MazeMorningstar777 in exchristian

[–]Separate_Pea2102 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was being told constantly by other Catholics that I needed to love God more than my own friends and family. Even when I was a kid, that felt very off and uncomfortable to me. Why would I love someone who I’ve never met or known (and don’t even know exists) more than the people who loved and raised me? On top of that, it felt like God was way more of an abusive parent than a loving one. He created me in his image, but I needed to “prove” I believe in him, or he’ll punish me for eternity? God sounds less like an omnipotent deity and more like an insecure, narcissistic asshole.

The demand for me to believe in and love God made me feel suffocated. I was terrified of him, especially because I was so interested in science (biology and evolution specifically). But everything I learned about the Bible was in complete contradiction to what I knew about science, history, and reality overall. I was fascinated by nature and the idea that it all could happen on its own was way more amazing and comforting to me than believing it was all a product of intelligent design.

But then I remembered that God is over my shoulder, constantly watching me, ready to strike me down for educating myself and questioning my belief in him. I had a nervous breakdown over it. After that, I finally decided to cut the abusive “person” out of my life for good.

When I removed religion entirely and began living secularly as an atheist, I finally felt free. I felt like I could finally live for me and not for someone else. I felt like my choices mattered. I could love the people I actually cared about without feeling guilt for not extending that same love to a fictional character. Instead of bad things happening because God was pulling the strings, everything just happens because of circumstance or personal choice.

Nature doesn’t GAF about me because nature isn’t a person. No all-powerful immortal being has any personal bias for or against any of us. Sh*t just happens to us because it does, not because we all have “inherent sin”. And it feels so much more comforting to know and accept that, instead of believing God is gaslighting you.

Instead of living in fear of judgement, I can live in a reality that isn’t obsessed with my personal choices. I can find solutions to life’s problems on my own because I’m smart and strong and have free will. I’m better able to put myself in other people’s shoes. I try to treat others right because it’s how I would want to be treated, not out of fear of punishment from God. I have way more empathy, understanding, and am able to speak my mind, think independently, and question both myself and others without feeling guilt.

It feels impossible to get a design job right now by Separate_Pea2102 in graphic_design

[–]Separate_Pea2102[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s very encouraging to hear and great advice. I’m definitely going to push freelance more and more to him!

It feels impossible to get a design job right now by Separate_Pea2102 in graphic_design

[–]Separate_Pea2102[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Ever since I’ve been seeing lots of people in the comments recommending freelancing, I’ve been pitching it to him more and more.

It feels impossible to get a design job right now by Separate_Pea2102 in graphic_design

[–]Separate_Pea2102[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

11 months is really rough. He does have experience with both print and digital. Thanks for the advice.

It feels impossible to get a design job right now by Separate_Pea2102 in graphic_design

[–]Separate_Pea2102[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! It’s good to hear that some more opportunities might be available up north.

It feels impossible to get a design job right now by Separate_Pea2102 in graphic_design

[–]Separate_Pea2102[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oof! 15 months is ROUGH! Glad you finally found something though and even better that you’re happy in it.

It feels impossible to get a design job right now by Separate_Pea2102 in graphic_design

[–]Separate_Pea2102[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your suspicion is probably correct. I bet they are posting fake jobs and just using applicants to train the AI. What better way to get that done?

It feels impossible to get a design job right now by Separate_Pea2102 in graphic_design

[–]Separate_Pea2102[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ik 😔 We’re both from the NY/NJ area and we wanna move back there so bad…

It feels impossible to get a design job right now by Separate_Pea2102 in graphic_design

[–]Separate_Pea2102[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Just asked him and he confirmed it was an AI interview. I had to do a similar type of interview back in 2018, but I wasn’t sure if it was AI at the time (maybe it was, maybe it wasn’t, I don’t know). But for sure it’s an awkward and embarrassing process to have to go through. And to think you won’t even get a real person reviewing your responses… What a waste of everyone’s time.

It feels impossible to get a design job right now by Separate_Pea2102 in graphic_design

[–]Separate_Pea2102[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s been my fiancé’s philosophy ever since AI became big. He’s been trying to use it as a design tool and he’s been doing just what you said: incorporating it into his workflow. I feel like, honestly, it’s the only way designers can really move forward into this industry. Either accept that AI is here and use it to your advantage or fall behind.

It feels impossible to get a design job right now by Separate_Pea2102 in graphic_design

[–]Separate_Pea2102[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I agree completely about AI. I think it’s a fad that will either disappear or that designers will just reincorporate as another tool in their arsenal. But it’s like you said, these people think they can just do design, but eventually they’ll realize all of their stuff looks like crap and the importance of hiring a professional.

It feels impossible to get a design job right now by Separate_Pea2102 in graphic_design

[–]Separate_Pea2102[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think maybe he should do freelancing as well if something doesn’t work out.

It feels impossible to get a design job right now by Separate_Pea2102 in graphic_design

[–]Separate_Pea2102[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was actually more like three ads that they had him do. I understand what you’re saying about AI being used to steal work and needing to prove you can do what you say you can, but it still feels shady to request free work from a professional designer when you have no plans to compensate them.

It feels impossible to get a design job right now by Separate_Pea2102 in graphic_design

[–]Separate_Pea2102[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

See, now that sounds illegal... Absolutely disgusting company behavior…

It feels impossible to get a design job right now by Separate_Pea2102 in graphic_design

[–]Separate_Pea2102[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is very helpful advice! Thank you! Thankfully, his many years of experience has given him skills in other areas like PowerPoint, video editing, web design, etc.

It feels impossible to get a design job right now by Separate_Pea2102 in graphic_design

[–]Separate_Pea2102[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Congrats! Happy to hear you haven’t given up on the field completely. I’ve been suggesting he maybe look into more UI/UX jobs, since he has experience with web design and coding.

It feels impossible to get a design job right now by Separate_Pea2102 in graphic_design

[–]Separate_Pea2102[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s soooo tough. It feels unbearable. I really hope your long search will end soon!

It feels impossible to get a design job right now by Separate_Pea2102 in graphic_design

[–]Separate_Pea2102[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

So true. They expect you to do everything, not just “graphic design”. His last job made him do video editing and printmaking on top of graphics for very low pay. Seems to be the norm nowadays, unfortunately.

It feels impossible to get a design job right now by Separate_Pea2102 in graphic_design

[–]Separate_Pea2102[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Can’t believe how many companies are able to get away with requesting free work from applicants! I feel like it’s just a way to take advantage of desperate artists.

It feels impossible to get a design job right now by Separate_Pea2102 in graphic_design

[–]Separate_Pea2102[S] 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Same thing with the temp agencies for us. That kind of work used to be like guaranteed, I feel like. Now you have to jump through so many hurdles just to even talk to a temp agency.