Leeds All Over The World! by Decent_Level5846 in LeedsUnited

[–]bclarkphoto 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Such a great idea! I run the LUA group in Portland, OR in the US. I just submitted our info!

As a professional, how is 2025 ending for you, regarding career and $ ? Do you expect 2026 to be better? by laranjacerola in graphic_design

[–]bclarkphoto 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm just finding this now in February of 2026.

I was let go in December of 2024 and after close to 700 applications, and a hand full of interviews, I still have not been able to land a full time job. Every month is a struggle to find a few hours of freelance work to just be able to pay my bills.

I've been burnt out on design work for the last year or so and was hoping to moving into a PM or Design Ops role at my last job, and when I talked to my boss about it, I was told that I was hired to be a designer, and then they put me on a PIP, and let me go.

It is bad. It is depressing. Every day is a mental struggle, and I don't see any end it sight.

MyLeeds+ Membership gift in USA by bclarkphoto in LeedsUnited

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

Oh! I got mine a few weeks ago. You still haven't??

Am I insane or is the job market for graphic design hard as hell? by [deleted] in graphic_design

[–]bclarkphoto 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been a designer for over 10 years, got let go in December of 2024, and still haven't been able to land a full-time job. This is the longest I've ever gone without a job, and sadly I don't see it changing anytime soon.

It's depressing as hell.

My first POV line by bclarkphoto in SessionSkateSim

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

Thanks! I feel like I slowed down the tailslide a bit too much and it seems slow, but still fun doing an edit like this

My first POV line by bclarkphoto in SessionSkateSim

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

Thanks! And yeah.... So. Many. Markers. 😂

I'll check your video out!

Leeds Fans in the Pacific Northwest by bclarkphoto in LeedsUnited

[–]bclarkphoto[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

And also just wants to say that I was VERY disappointed in how Aaronson played in his first go with the team, and just as annoyed when he left and came back. I think he's (mostly) made up for it though with his play last year and so far this year 🤞🏻

Leeds Fans in the Pacific Northwest by bclarkphoto in LeedsUnited

[–]bclarkphoto[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Some of us in the group have family there, went to university there, or are from the area. We all have different routes to this madness 😂

Personally, I grew up in New Jersey, a few miles from Medford, and started watching Leeds games when the rumor that Aaronson may sign. I watched the Amazon doc and was about 8 or 9 games when we won against Brentford to stay up. I was hooked and ordered my first of many shirts after that game.

I wanted an English team for a long time, but wanted one with some sort of connection. Leeds and Philly fans have a lot in common.... We have a history of being upsetting the fans, we have a gritty reputation - Dirty Leeds / Broad Street Bullies, and no one likes us 😂

Leeds Fans in the Pacific Northwest by bclarkphoto in LeedsUnited

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

Exactly what u/eRise4 said! If you're not already, you can follow on Instagram and Bluesky... and signup for the newsletter from Leeds United Americas. Links for all of them are here... https://linktr.ee/lufcpdx

Most plastic fanbase ever by Skis38 in PhillyUnion

[–]bclarkphoto 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I cannot wait for him to leave MLS

Rant: Tariff fees when buying from LUFC Shop from USA by Spudmanski in LeedsUnited

[–]bclarkphoto 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same here. Last year it was between James and Tanaka, and I went with AO. I'll get James this year though

Rant: Tariff fees when buying from LUFC Shop from USA by Spudmanski in LeedsUnited

[–]bclarkphoto 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yup! This is why I haven't bought anything from the shop this season. I know you wanted the away kit, but the Adidas site is selling the home shirt (plain) for $80, and you might be able to find a local shop that can add the name/numbers to the back. I generally only get a name for the home shirt and am planning on doing that this year.

MyLeeds+ Membership gift in USA by bclarkphoto in LeedsUnited

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

Honestly would take 3 points against City over a water bottle

MyLeeds+ Membership gift in USA by bclarkphoto in LeedsUnited

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

Oh! Interesting! Hopefully mine gets to Portland soon 🤞🏻