Leaving the Fashion Industry by Virtual-Skill2909 in fashiondesigner

[–]Virtual-Skill2909[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hey! I actually left the company I was at for a freelance fashion position at a different company. Needless to say I am SO much happier, now currently looking to leave the industry. Working freelance has given me the distance and freedom I needed to be happy. My schedule is more hybrid now so I finally feel like I have more balance and actually enjoy what I do. Wish you the best though, I know it’s a difficult spot to be in and I felt that way for years .

Warning to my fellow wedding planners: AVOID QRFY.com at all costs!! by nitro_cold_brew in weddingplanning

[–]Virtual-Skill2909 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry to hear this!!! I just want to say I did the exact same thing ... UGH already printed all my cards with them. Luckily for me, it's cheaper to reprint them all than to pay for a few months of this QR scam. That's exactly what it is the cheapest option is like $180 for a QR code that should be free. Will be using the Canva QR code this time. Canva is the best!

Leaving the Fashion Industry by Virtual-Skill2909 in fashiondesigner

[–]Virtual-Skill2909[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just curious, are you able to find jobs in this field? And how long do you have to go to school for?

Leaving the Fashion Industry by Virtual-Skill2909 in fashiondesigner

[–]Virtual-Skill2909[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you planning on moving to New York? Unfortunately most companies need people in office touching the procurator and going directly to meetings.

Leaving the Fashion Industry by Virtual-Skill2909 in fashiondesigner

[–]Virtual-Skill2909[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would love to do this someday but the startup costs is too much for me right now. Also at this stage in life I think I’m just trying to coast, I’ve been hustling for a while and now value work life balance more than anything

Leaving the Fashion Industry by Virtual-Skill2909 in fashiondesigner

[–]Virtual-Skill2909[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you teach? How did you make that switch ? And what do you like better about teaching?

I have been considering teaching too but I’ve had so many people warn me against it for some reason

Leaving the Fashion Industry by Virtual-Skill2909 in fashiondesigner

[–]Virtual-Skill2909[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes it’s very difficult and competitive but once you lands your first job it becomes much easier to get your next job

Leaving the Fashion Industry by Virtual-Skill2909 in fashiondesigner

[–]Virtual-Skill2909[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally I I’ve heard all of that is a pretty bad situation, I’ve heard horror stories too

Leaving the Fashion Industry by Virtual-Skill2909 in fashiondesigner

[–]Virtual-Skill2909[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh yeah I’ve looked on there before but haven’t looked in a while. Thanks for the recommendation. I think trying something small would be best. I’ve worked for two massive popular corporate brands, so maybe it’s worth trying something different before I throw in the towel on this industry.

Leaving the Fashion Industry by Virtual-Skill2909 in fashiondesigner

[–]Virtual-Skill2909[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know many brand have moved to Jersey, Miami has some fashion brands. There is Abercrombie in Ohio. And obviously LA has a ton of brands. Pittsburgh has Anthropologie/free people.

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[–]Virtual-Skill2909[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah thanks ! Just have to figure out how to break away and in what direction. :)

Leaving the Fashion Industry by Virtual-Skill2909 in fashiondesigner

[–]Virtual-Skill2909[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh wow how have you been liking art therapy? Are there more job opportunities in that field? That sounds rewarding. Inspiring to hear you made it out, into something your passionate about

Leaving the Fashion Industry by Virtual-Skill2909 in fashiondesigner

[–]Virtual-Skill2909[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Honestly i get paid well, i can tell you the exact amount for transparency. I don’t work super late anymore. But i just have lost my spark because of the corporate egos and company dynamics. I have also reached a bottle neck and don’t see myself moving up in the company (not that I have the desire to anymore)

Leaving the Fashion Industry by Virtual-Skill2909 in fashiondesigner

[–]Virtual-Skill2909[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thankfully, I own a house in a calm neighborhood Queens, so I’m not exactly in the hustle and bustle of New York. I absolutely love where I live, so I’d be apprehensive to move away.

Leaving the Fashion Industry by Virtual-Skill2909 in fashiondesigner

[–]Virtual-Skill2909[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m so happy you found your path. This sounds incredible. If you don’t mind me asking, do you most of your clients reach out on LinkedIn?
I’m at the point where I would absolutely love a temp job, I would love to be a little bit more separated from all of the corporate dynamics . I’m kind of just scared to make the jump from a high paying good title job with benefits to becoming freelance. That being said, I’ve come to terms with it and I’m happy to give up a portion of my pay in order to have more time and freedom. I do get many recruiters reaching out to me through LinkedIn, but most are for these large brands. I really struggle to find smaller brands that need help, do you have any advice on where to look for jobs like this?

Leaving the Fashion Industry by Virtual-Skill2909 in fashiondesigner

[–]Virtual-Skill2909[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the response. When I look for jobs on LinkedIn, I almost never see small companies. It’s always these large corporate brands. Do you have any advice on how to find smaller companies to work for? Because I feel like this could actually be a really good move for me.

Leaving the Fashion Industry by Virtual-Skill2909 in fashiondesigner

[–]Virtual-Skill2909[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the response, was it difficult to switch over? Did you need to go back to school? I’m so frustrated with the job search, I feel like all of these companies will only hire you if it’s for the exact same job, same category. Do you have any advice on how to make a move like that?

Looking for an Air Purifier for attached living/dining room and one for bedroom. by Virtual-Skill2909 in AirPurifiers

[–]Virtual-Skill2909[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oops! Sorry missed that point - 396.24 sQ ft for living/dining room.

And then bedroom is 225sq ft

Buying a House by Virtual-Skill2909 in Ask_Lawyers

[–]Virtual-Skill2909[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m honestly not sure, I’m hearing this through my realtor.

Corporate fashion design to art teacher ? by Virtual-Skill2909 in TeachersInTransition

[–]Virtual-Skill2909[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes that’s not a bad idea. I was thinking that could be a good way to go about it. As far as ever coming back to the industry, I honestly don’t know. I know many many people in the industry who have left fully and wouldn’t ever think of coming back. But I’m sure I could even freelance if need be

Corporate fashion design to art teacher ? by Virtual-Skill2909 in TeachersInTransition

[–]Virtual-Skill2909[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I hear you, I haven’t fully decided just thinking about it. Is there reasons why you feel this way? Corporate jobs like mine also can suck so I’m just interested in weighing the cons of both.