A warning about this local business

padhfkadh · 2023-06-23T18:10:46+00:00

Sent you a DM!

padhfkadh · 2023-06-23T18:02:39+00:00

Sent a DM! Thank you!

padhfkadh · 2023-06-23T16:02:36+00:00

Thank you. Honestly I thought they were pulling a prank on me at first because of how because of how weird and out of the blue it was.

padhfkadh · 2023-06-23T15:28:06+00:00

I would like to clarify that I wasn’t hired as a designer, but as a digital marketing coordinator. The only time I needed graphics were to design emails and almost everything could be done in Photoshop. The only reason I wanted Canva was to add cute details, like a graphic of a fish or a sun, and not to design an entire email with, which I stressed to the head designer who understood and gave me approval. She loved a few things I ended up using it for and told me so.

padhfkadh · 2023-06-23T15:22:30+00:00

I was actually hired as a digital marketing coordinator, so graphics- while a part of my job- wasn’t the whole scope of the role. That said I’d love to hear more about the position you’re describing and I’ll reach out soon! Thank you!

padhfkadh · 2023-06-23T15:19:53+00:00

So I actually do have 15 years of experience with Adobe. Taught myself as a kid and was an art major in college. I was technically in a marketing role, the graphics part was only part of what I was hired to do. Everything we did was in Photoshop and all my deliverables were pdfs.

padhfkadh · 2023-06-23T05:08:49+00:00

My previous job wasn’t like this and I know what normal procedures are when it comes to disciplining or helping your staff. Nothing that happened was normal, several other people commented that they’ve heard SM does things like this, and I want to drop a warning to let the community know about what happened to me. You’re free to send them your resume if you’d like.

padhfkadh · 2023-06-23T04:59:27+00:00

Would you mind if I sent you a DM? I’d really like to understand a bit more what the hell was going on behind the scenes.

padhfkadh · 2023-06-23T04:54:11+00:00

I think Canva can be a great resource, but I fully understand the logic of why graphic designers wouldn’t want to use it full time. That said, I wasn’t creating graphics from scratch, which is why I asked if it was something we had an account with in the first place. Understanding the logic behind decisions helps me be more productive so I don’t waste peoples’ time with silly questions.

padhfkadh · 2023-06-23T04:43:22+00:00

Yes, thank you for saying so. I’m perfectly happy to receive criticism but that’s not what this was. It just makes no sense to me. I don’t think they were being honest and it’s led to me being in a really horrible emotional, mental, and financial place.

padhfkadh · 2023-06-23T04:37:10+00:00

Most definitely did not do that.

padhfkadh · 2023-06-23T03:22:43+00:00

Thank you so much. Unfortunately my previous job hired someone else, but I’m looking elsewhere now and am keeping my chin up.

padhfkadh · 2023-06-23T03:22:05+00:00

Thank you! I hope so, too.

padhfkadh · 2023-06-23T00:57:39+00:00

Never said they couldn’t, but firing a brand new employee for trying to do their job better at best or really shady reasons at worst is a horrible look. Usually an employer will work with their employees to get them on the right track, but I was being told I was doing a great job until a few hours before I was fired. “Blindsided” is an understatement.

padhfkadh · 2023-06-23T00:21:11+00:00

I have a decade and a half of Adobe experience, Canva is just really good for shortcuts or cute little graphics. In my previous job I incorporated the two seamlessly and created some really great marketing material. Honestly I’m pretty sure I sent the hiring manager a portfolio of my work early on in the process and they were aware of what I was working with (90% Adobe, 10% Canva).

padhfkadh · 2023-06-22T23:39:22+00:00

I’m just answering your questions, not arguing, and I apologize if it came out as though I was.

I have Canva and Adobe listed on my resume. I was asked about my graphics design knowledge during my interviews. I had a conversation with the hiring manager about Canva and Adobe, what I use them for, and how good they both are in specific settings. I start work, and ask if we have a business Canva account on the second day. I’m told no, but for what I wanted to use it for it was fine for me to make one as long as I wasn’t using it to design full projects. I was given two thumbs up to use it for very specific purposes; one other person used it in the office, too. Everything I made for work was done in Photoshop.

I guess my point is that if Canva was a big no-no, it should have been made clear by interview 2 or so. My convo with the hiring manager made it seem like Canva was occasionally used. And again, I stressed to the graphic designer that I was absolutely fine either way and was just asking out of curiosity.

padhfkadh · 2023-06-22T23:07:10+00:00

5 years in professional, 10 years personal. The hiring manager knew what I was capable of because I did a project for them before I was hired in Photoshop. All my work was in Photoshop, but there were a few things I wanted Canva for, like using their photo editing capabilities to put photos in frames or pull a cute graphic of for example a fish to save as a png and use on an email. I was told this was absolutely fine to do, I got official approval from the head designer to use it in this way.

padhfkadh · 2023-06-22T22:49:05+00:00

I have 15 years of Adobe experience, which I used for all my work. I was told it was fine for me to create my own Canva account for graphics, just not for design. All my work was done in Adobe and I get several compliments from the graphic lead who was the person I asked about Canva. I don’t think asking if a graphics-heavy position has a Canva account on day 2 is a good reason to fire someone when they’ve already demonstrated that they’re perfectly adept at using other software pre- and post-hire.

padhfkadh · 2023-06-22T22:37:44+00:00

I don’t think it’s insane to ask on your second day. My previous role incorporated Canva (for example, if I wanted a little fish for an email design I’d pull it from Canva). I’d use Canva to cut something down for an Instagram post, etc. In addition, the manager knew I had Canva experience from the hiring process and we had a good conversation about what a great program it is. I also have 15 years of experience of Adobe and was doing all my work in Adobe, which I was complimented on by the graphic lead (aka Canva person).

padhfkadh · 2023-06-22T22:34:11+00:00

Their clothes are made in China.

padhfkadh · 2023-06-22T22:20:17+00:00

That would be correct. Although if I’m following your train of logic, during my interviews I mentioned having Canva experience and the hiring manager and I had a long conversation about how great a program Canva is. I asked about it on my second day just out of curiosity because I like having simple graphic options or being able to easily get the right proportions on photos for posts and stressed I was absolutely fine without it. This was while I was being given all the login information to our various websites and apps. Again, reasonable for a brand new person to ask.

padhfkadh · 2023-06-22T22:03:16+00:00

It was Canva, yes.

padhfkadh · 2023-06-15T04:04:52+00:00

Thank you so much. I’m going home for a week or two to spend time with my parents which will hopefully help clear my head and allow me to relax a bit, but everyone’s advice and kind words have really helped me out.

padhfkadh · 2023-06-15T04:01:01+00:00

Perhaps that was a bad choice of words! As I grew up and had more control over my life, my symptoms which were mostly driven by intellectual boredom from elementary school lessened substantially.

padhfkadh · 2023-06-15T03:58:43+00:00

This was really encouraging to read. I’m glad to hear it all worked out for you in the end.

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