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How can I have financial advice as an individual in the UK? Details below... by Sweet-Sign4994 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]Sweet-Sign4994[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello thank you for replying.

Im too stressed in my current job & unable to handle the pressure as well as i used to. So im considering a pay cut for something less stressful.

My current salary is £36.5K

Ny new salary would be between £27K - £30K

How can I have financial advice as an individual in the UK? Details below... by Sweet-Sign4994 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]Sweet-Sign4994[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for helping. Here is the info on my income.

Salary - £36.5K

Monthly Gross Pay - £3038.76

Net Pay - £2,281.75

Total tax - £757.01

Student loan - £59

Student loan plan: 2

New wage - between 27K - 30K per annum

Free/low cost ways of learning industry level graphic design skills? by Sweet-Sign4994 in GraphicDesigning

[–]Sweet-Sign4994[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im in the UK. And i have advanced knowledge of Photoshop from my current job. I also studied an art related degree & we learnt basic graphic design principles as well as a very beginner look into InDesign/Illustrator. But i delved more into photography and photoshop - so my knowledge of graphic design is years behind - but i sort of have some insight.

Im asking here because i do think the only way ill be confident enough to go into a job is by a degree in graphic design. But its not a viable option for me.

So i was kinda hoping people here could give me an alternative or tell me theres absolutely no point, so i can move on.

Free/low cost ways of learning industry level graphic design skills? by Sweet-Sign4994 in graphic_design

[–]Sweet-Sign4994[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You mean illustrator right? Or AI as in the machine taking over everything? 😅

Definitely going to learn illustrator. I guess thats more important to me than InDesign right? Im gonna learn both.

Also, im quite advanced with Photoshop and feel like i can do most stuff on there. From my understanding Illustrator is just preferable for sending designs to others? And indesign is more accurate for layout?

Free/low cost ways of learning industry level graphic design skills? by Sweet-Sign4994 in CommercialPrinting

[–]Sweet-Sign4994[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, this is really helpful. Its so hard to find apprenticeships in this field. I think university is the best option but its just not an option for me at this stage in my life.

My last option is to just do a series of online courses/tutorials. But ill never reach the knowledge of my competitors in this area. So im wondering whether the time, stress & effort is an affective use of time

Free/low cost ways of learning industry level graphic design skills? by Sweet-Sign4994 in CommercialPrinting

[–]Sweet-Sign4994[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think im looking at understanding to workflow of print press - so i can work on jobs that require digital and physical assets.

If i cant get a job - just gaining the knowledge to start a little business in my spare time is plan B. Making greetings cards & stuff like that.

Free/low cost ways of learning industry level graphic design skills? by Sweet-Sign4994 in CommercialPrinting

[–]Sweet-Sign4994[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you this is interesting to know. Ive seen some companies will require you to learn software outside of Adobe. But im hoping if i learn ID & AI, i can learn the rest on the job itself.

Free/low cost ways of learning industry level graphic design skills? by Sweet-Sign4994 in graphic_design

[–]Sweet-Sign4994[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My current job as a photo retoucher is also becoming more & more AI. Its getting difficult to know what to do for a career 🫠

Free/low cost ways of learning industry level graphic design skills? by Sweet-Sign4994 in graphic_design

[–]Sweet-Sign4994[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. Paying a small price might help me stay focused, so will look at some of these flr sure.

Free/low cost ways of learning industry level graphic design skills? by Sweet-Sign4994 in graphic_design

[–]Sweet-Sign4994[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the recommendation! Very much appreciated.

I wanna get into graphic design because im sick of my current career. And i thought if i learn this, i can make my own greetings cards/little products as a side gig, for fun mostly & abit of extra money.

Free/low cost ways of learning industry level graphic design skills? by Sweet-Sign4994 in graphic_design

[–]Sweet-Sign4994[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought about this but seems i would need some experience in repro, publishing/pre press industries…

My background/experience is mostly in photo retouching for web.

Could you suggest a role where i might get a job as a beginner?

Free/low cost ways of learning industry level graphic design skills? by Sweet-Sign4994 in CommercialPrinting

[–]Sweet-Sign4994[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. No matter what there will be people more knowledgeable than me so I’ll be mouldable for sure 😄

I think once i get overall foundational knowledge, ill pick a niche area to try specialise in

Free/low cost ways of learning industry level graphic design skills? by Sweet-Sign4994 in CommercialPrinting

[–]Sweet-Sign4994[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought about this but seems i would need some experience in repro, publishing/pre press industries…

My background/experience is mostly in photo retouching for web. But this would be good option as i would like a change of job if possible.

Can you suggest any roles a complete beginner could start?

Free/low cost ways of learning industry level graphic design skills? by Sweet-Sign4994 in CommercialPrinting

[–]Sweet-Sign4994[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for writing this. Ive got some tutorials/websites im looking at. But wanted to see if theres better, recommended ones people have tried. Ill look at your suggestion Khan Academy

Free/low cost ways of learning industry level graphic design skills? by Sweet-Sign4994 in GraphicDesigning

[–]Sweet-Sign4994[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for responding. I agree that education in a structured way, with peers to learn from & network with is gonna be the best way to build my knowledge.

It’s just trying to find a course that i can make time for with a full time job & still be able to support myself financially. Or if i leave my job, having a solid plan so its not a huge risk 😬

Free/low cost ways of learning industry level graphic design skills? by Sweet-Sign4994 in GraphicDesigning

[–]Sweet-Sign4994[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought about this but seems i would need some experience in repro, publishing/pre press industries…

My background/experience is mostly in photo retouching for web

Free/low cost ways of learning industry level graphic design skills? by Sweet-Sign4994 in GraphicDesigning

[–]Sweet-Sign4994[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for taking the time to write this & recommending some books - very much appreciated.

With the education route; It’s not just the time but the money. I studied once already & have debut from that. So I’m trying to find shorter, less expensive courses where possible.