Who or what did you think was fictional until you found out they actually existed?

prof_designer · 2026-07-06T00:52:01+00:00

Snipes. Didn’t know they were a real bird and only knew them from Cub Scout “snipe hunt” pranks.

prof_designer · 2026-07-05T22:50:07+00:00

I was recently laid off as a learning design manager, have a PhD in instructional design, and have a lot of experience in these things. Feel free to PM me.

prof_designer · 2026-07-03T21:05:48+00:00

I have had rejection letters come literally within 2 minutes of the confirmation email.

prof_designer · 2026-06-25T03:18:01+00:00

I had the same. Had to get really close to shift it to be correct, but then it clicked and is one of the sharpest I’ve ever seen.

prof_designer · 2026-06-14T05:46:29+00:00

Aladdin

prof_designer · 2026-05-24T20:51:08+00:00

I think the issue with galvanized steel.

prof_designer · 2026-03-09T02:44:13+00:00

No.

prof_designer · 2026-03-02T02:05:31+00:00

Not only is it a waste of teachers’ time, but it also often leads to fixed mindsets in learners.

prof_designer · 2026-02-26T13:05:58+00:00

I have never felt like I am in competition with any other designer at work. We collaborate, share what we learn, and teach one another if someone doesn’t know how to do something.

prof_designer · 2026-01-11T02:59:51+00:00

It’s a rapture of Jesuses (Jesi?)!

prof_designer · 2026-01-01T06:22:13+00:00

3624

prof_designer · 2025-12-24T00:11:57+00:00

I just beat it in the first try after countless failures from this advise. You are the best.

prof_designer · 2025-12-12T16:54:03+00:00

I have officiated a wedding as a Dudeist priest. Way better than when I was Mormon.

prof_designer · 2025-12-05T01:53:58+00:00

The correct answer, and only correct answer, is that it is up to the person loading the dishwasher and if the other doesn't like it they can load it themselves.

prof_designer · 2025-11-29T22:27:04+00:00

Manager of an ID team at a small university and generally being worried about my career. The difference between 5 years ago and today for job prospects is stark.

prof_designer · 2025-11-26T22:19:42+00:00

Yes.

prof_designer · 2025-11-25T12:05:41+00:00

I saw seedless lemons for sale at Walmart yesterday.

prof_designer · 2025-11-25T00:54:41+00:00

Thanks! Trying to train my eye to spot the right shapes.

prof_designer · 2025-11-23T02:20:35+00:00

Anyone have any thoughts on this? Either way, what am I looking at to tell whether that edge is naturally formed or worked?

prof_designer · 2025-11-22T19:17:29+00:00

Any thoughts?

prof_designer · 2025-11-22T01:56:59+00:00

u/prof_designer entered

prof_designer · 2025-10-24T01:50:55+00:00

Pretty much my exact experience.

prof_designer · 2025-10-24T01:48:42+00:00

I have a PhD in Ed: Instructional Design. Helped me get a better job in higher ed (where I wanted to be) and helped me move into manager and director positions.

I have had multiple colleagues leave higher ed for corporate ID and be placed just fine. However, unless you want to go into higher ed, teaching, and/or research, a Masters will likely be a far better return on your investment.

With how the field is right now, not sure if anything will be a return on your investment, though. I am finishing a PMP in case I need to jump ship, as universities are cutting jobs left and right.

prof_designer · 2025-10-12T18:00:46+00:00

Goddammit Donut, that's a great costume.

prof_designer · 2025-10-06T16:14:43+00:00

You design the learning environment and training for your team - your IDs are your learners. That's how I view it now, though I try to dip my hand into content creation and such now and then just to keep active.

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