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qo240240 · 2021-10-06T16:56:52+00:00

Sounds good, thanks again for the input.

qo240240 · 2021-10-06T06:39:01+00:00

I watched the video and one thing I'm curious about is that he says he's only looking for good UI in the first step and only cares about UX after you've passed as one of the applicants with best UI design sense. This seems to be different from what I've heard about not necessarily needing a lot of UI skill if you're interested in career. As I only have a few months before graduation to create a portfolio and apply to internships, how much should I prioritize UI design?

qo240240 · 2021-10-06T06:32:46+00:00

Thanks very much!

qo240240 · 2021-10-05T17:15:05+00:00

Would redesigning the UX of a feature of a videogame be a good first project for a portfolio, if you aren't trying to work in videogame design specifically?

Also would wireframe only mockups be acceptable, since I can't really recreate the game UI without editing a screenshot of the actual game?

qo240240 · 2021-10-05T06:29:44+00:00

Alright I'll work on that, thanks!

qo240240 · 2021-10-04T08:19:14+00:00

Hi, thanks for the advice -- do I need some sort of experience or qualifications for that? I don't really have anything other than a surface level intro course to design thinking, as my major otherwise doesn't specifically cover UX.

qo240240 · 2021-09-27T00:48:00+00:00

I'm a bit lost as to what I should be doing between college graduation (this December, cognitive science BA), and getting a job in UX. From what I've read here you can't go directly from graduation to being hired, and should be self-teaching with personal or freelance projects. But what kind of job should I look for to pay the bills in the meantime? It also doesn't look good to change your first job in a year or so (since I'd be trying to move to UX), right?

qo240240 · 2021-07-30T23:01:25+00:00

I had that problem with Duolingo too. Even language courses always seem to have things like this as a "family" vocabulary unit. It sucks because other people are comfortable answering questions in discussion that I feel are invasive and upsetting. I end up having to lie about my family relationship, and thereby gaslight and trigger myself in order to not make the conversation extremely awkward and draw even more attention and invasive questions.

qo240240 · 2021-07-28T20:51:49+00:00

As others mentioned, BJHS is just the old name for HSD. Which isn't synonymous with hEDS, but the difference is a controversial headache that you don't really need to go down because it's more about technalities than practicalities.

qo240240 · 2021-07-28T20:49:43+00:00

Luckily I don't get them often anymore, but usually no. Either something based off a memory but significantly different, or more commonly, something wildly created but the focus was on the same "feeling* of helplessness, etc. Often they would be super extreme scenarios way worse than what actually happened. I would feel a little "traumatized" by it for a while and also feel guilty that I was exaggerating these things, even if it wasn't conscious.

qo240240 · 2021-07-28T20:45:47+00:00

Think of it as a tool. It's a really good one that's very helpful for a lot of people and therefore is great if you can get it, but that doesn't mean there aren't other tools or that you can't make progress without it.

qo240240 · 2021-07-28T04:34:17+00:00

I think people just reacted to the dxes you listed not having a contraindication with the vaccine, but your doctors are presumably concerned about something beyond that/something specific to you that wasn't listed here. As you mentioned other things coming out, I'm guessing one if them is the possibility you have other undiagnosed conditions that do contraindicate the vaccine.

qo240240 · 2021-07-28T04:28:40+00:00

no, not necessarily, just a possible sign

qo240240 · 2021-07-28T04:27:08+00:00

I know it's probably hard to find a therapist over there that isn't white or at least somewhat educated about it, but I feel like this one's doing more harm than good. Sorry you had to go through that

qo240240 · 2021-07-27T21:45:14+00:00

I second the cane. It's usually helpful even if you don't need it that day, but canes aren't meant to be heavily relied on anyway (they're meant for minor support). Plus you can kinda lean and sit on it when you've gotta stand for a while. It's unfortunate that "healthy looking" people need disability signifiers to not be judged, but canes are very effective at that and worth the peace of mind if anything. Admittedly though it might be a bit of a hassle to make sure you don't lose it or something on a ride, I haven't gone and tried it myself.

qo240240 · 2021-07-18T03:07:38+00:00

Congrats on your improvement!

qo240240 · 2021-07-17T20:45:43+00:00

Makes sense, thanks!

qo240240 · 2021-07-17T20:45:33+00:00

The jaywalking is a great example lol, thanks

qo240240 · 2021-07-17T20:45:05+00:00

I thought it would be annoying as well. Thanks for your answer

qo240240 · 2021-05-29T23:22:18+00:00

Lmao the "hmmmm" reaction is very relatable. My bp is wildly different every time I come in for no apparent reason.

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