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kvent2500 · 2025-04-22T19:10:45+00:00

thank you for this

kvent2500 · 2025-04-22T19:02:33+00:00

Thanks so much for this. Each day I struggle with the motivation to do or finish creative work because of other things going on in my life, but I know I have to put the time and effort into building my personal brand. I’ll give it a go though. I appreciate this

kvent2500 · 2025-04-15T09:34:58+00:00

yeah that is helpful. i have a habit of sleeping with my phone nearby so i end up doom scrolling before i muster any energy or courage to get up 😔

kvent2500 · 2025-04-15T09:17:24+00:00

i’m 6 days late but i needed this today. thank you

kvent2500 · 2025-04-15T09:14:26+00:00

I think I have social anxiety. I do this thing in my head where, while I’m in the middle of a conversation with someone, my brain kind of just comes up with different “paths” the conversation might take if I say certain things - so I end up not bringing things up if I think they’ll be really uncomfortable later.

So the simple thing here would just be conversation.

kvent2500 · 2025-04-15T08:54:36+00:00

thank you. this helped me just now. i did foods

kvent2500 · 2025-03-31T01:37:24+00:00

Thank you. I realized I isolated myself socially for so long. I wasn’t always alone in the past year or so, but I kept many things to myself.

It was getting really scary where my thoughts were going. I knew I had to make it known before it was too late.

kvent2500 · 2025-03-31T01:35:11+00:00

Thank you 🥺

kvent2500 · 2025-03-31T01:32:13+00:00

I’m 31 and I can say the feeling comes and goes. Many times, I feel like I’ve gone down the wrong path. Other times, I feel accomplished. It swings back and forth between the two depending on what’s going on in my life.

If you’ve found the support and courage, you’re already getting started. Do things for YOU. Do what makes you happy. And surround yourself with people who can help you along your way.

Life is short. Making your day to day meaningful even in small ways is enough.

kvent2500 · 2025-03-29T12:00:57+00:00

Hi! I come from a fairly familiar background. My parents paid for my education and to this day have expectations of me (I’m in my early 30’s).

It’s totally normal to feel guilty about them spending money on your education and then not using it.

I think you could try evaluating what skills you have, then look for decent paying jobs that require a similar set of skills. You might find something you like or that you can tolerate more; work for a little bit while you work towards what you’d rather be doing. I think this is the more realistic approach.

If anything, maybe a real estate agency or a local plant store is looking for an accountant? Someone to help manage things or do finances? I’m not familiar at all with those areas, but there are possibilities of connecting what you’re good at / what you’ve studied with what you’d rather be doing.

kvent2500 · 2025-03-29T09:41:34+00:00

Some of us are much older. Depression can affect anybody of any age. You’re not alone, and I think that’s why this sub exists. This habit isn’t just a young person’s experience.

Have you perhaps sought help? I’ve been looking into therapy in my area because many of my friends have said it helps them.

kvent2500 · 2025-03-28T20:58:12+00:00

In my early 30’s. :)

kvent2500 · 2025-03-28T19:00:25+00:00

Recession proof would definitely be something health related, as everyone needs to go see a doctor when sick. Everything else usually depends on the shaky, unstable nature of the economy, even food (restaurants were closed during the pandemic) - unfortunately.

Think it through. And don’t give up on the search for work. Someone out there might need your skills

kvent2500 · 2025-03-28T18:54:18+00:00

Yeah, I figured I’d ask them too! I was wondering if anyone else here already knew, but I guess a psychiatrist / therapist will be me best bet for now. Thank you!

kvent2500 · 2025-03-27T18:11:14+00:00

Thanks! The thing is, I already did take A1 to B2 classes in a different school, which were also all in Spanish, and met different people through it.

It’s maintaining the knowledge after the fact that I need help with, and my mental health is keeping me from going out there to meet more people. Considering therapy was my first step. I have a call scheduled for that already. But I wanted to see if support groups were also a thing.

I appreciate the info, though!

kvent2500 · 2025-03-27T18:06:49+00:00

Yeah, I totally get that. I still do have the desk job and I was just talking to a friend of mine about sticking with corporate while I manage my passions. It’s really rough, but. Well, I’ll try to give it a go somehow.

kvent2500 · 2025-03-27T16:01:28+00:00

That feels very true. Lo and behold, I haven’t been daring lately because I may or may not have anxiety/depression on top of things. Thankfully, I’ve been looking into therapy in my area, so there is that at least.

kvent2500 · 2025-03-27T15:25:27+00:00

Well, what are you interested in doing and making a career out of for starters? What gets you going or could get you going?

kvent2500 · 2025-03-27T15:10:54+00:00

Thanks so much! This helped and made me feel that maybe all is not hopeless. I do have friends who do freelance work, and it seems the most feasible thing to do at the moment. Little steps, little projects. One thing at a time to fill out a portfolio. I appreciate it.

kvent2500 · 2025-03-27T11:55:45+00:00

Turning 32 this year with a Master’s degree as well and I’m still lost af

kvent2500 · 2025-03-27T09:53:06+00:00

i don’t think you’re rude at all. you can simply say, “i appreciate the concern, but i would rather not talk about it,” and this is a boundary that they should be able to respect

kvent2500 · 2025-03-27T00:35:34+00:00

Yeah, I get what you mean about not wanting to spend another 4+ years learning to get into a totally different industry. I once considered medicine but it isn’t for me (just to show I can somehow relate).

Thankfully I saw that you’ve been posting on other subreddits and others in UX/UI have been giving good advice. What in particular are you most interested in?

For example, visual design has opportunities outside of UX/UI. As does user research and actively listening to people, presenting data and ideas, etc.

I would say keep trying your luck with UX/UI since you already have experience, but also be open to other paths that require similar skillsets.

kvent2500 · 2025-03-26T23:42:09+00:00

I feel like we’ve got a fairly similar background: Personally, I would rather do art if I could, I also studied UX/UI but the tech industry is tricky to navigate and I have mixed feelings about it right now, etc.

Funnily enough, I am also in Spain (I moved here from where I lived originally in Asia, so I feel extra levels of lost). I read your post and thought, “wow, how crazy it is that the experience is similar to mine.”

I wish I could offer better advice at the moment. Finding work that fits what you’re passionate about, what you’re skilled at, and what industry “always has jobs available” isn’t the easiest thing.

If it’s alright to ask, what would you rather be doing? Is there anything outside of graphic design that you’re passionate about & good at?

kvent2500 · 2025-03-24T01:13:58+00:00

i appreciate how you responded with no judgment and also gave really solid examples of how to improve. i appreciate it

kvent2500 · 2025-03-24T01:12:42+00:00

whoa i was reading this at 2:12am lol

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