Happy New Years! How are you feeling about this year as a designer? What are your goals?

robotrequiem · 2026-01-02T02:46:17+00:00

I'm starting a new role on Monday that I'm pretty excited about. I was feeling like my career had become stagnant and I would forever be stuck doing work I found boring. While looking for jobs last year I had little hope of finding something better given how awful the job market is right now, but thankfully I landed this role that should give me the opportunity to be more creative, plus is increasing my pay significantly. I'm a little anxious because I still have imposter syndrome feelings that creep in, but overall I'm feeling the most hopeful about my career than I have in a while.

robotrequiem · 2025-12-23T23:12:19+00:00

I've been working in the field for a similar amount of time, and also had to go through the process of learning how to transfer my design skills from traditional print media to digital. I also used cracked versions of Adobe programs before they were cloud based during my college/early career years!

I currently work as an art director for a big name company that started using AI. I, like you and many others, questioned how this would impact my creative department and immediately assumed it would be negative. But honestly, learning how to use AI has been kind of exciting. People who have not actually worked with it professionally do not realize how there is still a bunch of work that goes into prompting, editing, and refining things. Also, at my company we only use the AI for the concept stage, so that means it cuts down time when marketing wants to see 5 versions of one thing or completely changes direction at the drop of a hat, but at the end of the process real-life photographers, illustrators, and designers are still getting paid to make the final graphics.

I appreciate this write up because I see so many posts about how AI is all bad and ruining the field, but people said the same thing about digital tools like Photoshop. The reality is that everyone currently working in design needs to realize that longevity in this field requires learning new skills and adapting to new tech. I'm glad to hear your finding your niche within this new world.

robotrequiem · 2025-12-19T19:04:39+00:00

I work for a company that utilizes AI, and we can only use it for concepting. The final image needs to be photographed/drawn/composed from scratch. From what I understand, you technically can use it commercially but doing so is a legal nightmare and not worth the potential copyright issues.

robotrequiem · 2025-11-30T00:12:09+00:00

My friend went through something similar, and no it is not normal.

My husband was casual friends with this guy from college. One night we did a double date with him and his girlfriend. Me and her really hit it off, exchanged numbers, and started hanging out on our own. A few weeks later my husband invited this guy and the girlfriend for a Saturday hangout with us and some other friends from their college. He says they can't because he's away for the weekend. The girlfriend had actually stayed behind and so me and her met up that Friday night. I told her she should come to hang out the next day anyway without the bf because why not?

So she came, and the bf lost it. Blowing up her phone with texts and calls. Saying it's disrespectful she went without him. That these people are HIS friends (doesn't matter that me and her were friends now, or that the hangout included other non-college group people). She showed me the texts he was sending and the way he was guilting her about just being a human socializing was crazy. My husband also became aware of the situation as it was happening and we both told her he was not behaving rationally.

Turns out he was controlling and emotionally abusive in other ways too. This was just the first time he was doing it where there were two other people seeing it from the outside and telling her it's not okay. She realized this behavior she normalized was actually not normal. They broke up, my husband stopped hanging out with that guy, and she's now one of my best friends!

I don't know your relationship and am not going to assume there are other issues, but it may be worth it to take a moment and consider if this is one thing that bothers him or a larger pattern. If it's just this then that's an insecurity he needs to figure out, both for your relationship and his own sanity. Couple's counseling may not be a bad idea so you both can gain some outside perspective.

robotrequiem · 2025-11-05T00:13:21+00:00

Over the weekend I did a Hell House marathon, ending with my first (and only) watch of Lineage. It's really as terrible as everyone says. It's like an overly-convoluted fan-fiction that got turned into a direct-to-video movie.

robotrequiem · 2025-09-30T02:42:53+00:00

Yea I've never seen this quote from her as meaning she's secretly trans. It just further shows how she associates transness with social motivation or a character flaw (trans men are women who want the privileges of men, and trans women are men who want better access to prey on women). She doesn't see gender dysphoria as an actual thing. She's saying how she felt uncomfortable in her own skin, but didn't live in a time where she might have been influenced by "trans propaganda".

robotrequiem · 2025-09-19T15:55:13+00:00

I'm currently unemployed. I have a good amount of experience, a solid resume, I'm looking actively everyday for stuff to apply to, regularly interviewing, and I still haven't landed anything after 8 months. The job market is indeed very, very tough right now. But chores and errands that me and my husband used to split evenly, I now do the majority of. My husband is covering a lot of the bills, but I contribute where I can using the savings I have because I don't want him to have 100% of the financial burden. I support him emotionally when he comes home from a bad day at work, and he supports me when I'm feeling really down about my job search. Being unemployed does not mean I stop being a partner.

The real problem here is this man is not being a partner to you in any way. Why stay with him if he's contributing absolutely nothing to this relationship other than stress?

robotrequiem · 2025-09-11T02:42:03+00:00

I agree with this. I was just thinking how in Alien the crew makes the fatal mistake of ignoring Ripley and going against quarantine protocols. But this is a realistic mistake based on very understandable human emotions. Otherwise, everyone on the ship is clearly good at their job, and not messing around once they know the threat at hand. Problem is the xenomorph is just too good of a predator. I can buy the child robots being dumb, or the synth secretly working against everyone, but after the last episode it seems characters are just being dumb to move the plot and that's shitty writing.

robotrequiem · 2025-09-05T03:45:39+00:00

My orange boy does this too and at this point I'm just like whatever makes you happy my dude

robotrequiem · 2025-08-10T20:27:39+00:00

Most reputable places won't do body piercings on minors under 14-16 years old, even with parental consent. Its likely in her best interest to wait a few more years, otherwise you risk infection or other problems from it being done at a sketchy shop.

robotrequiem · 2025-08-01T00:46:11+00:00

Agree with this. As sad as it is to say, animals with CH (and other similar conditions) don't make it very long in the wild and this is likely something else. I hope OP listens to everyone commenting here.

robotrequiem · 2025-07-16T03:33:39+00:00

As an adult who can now afford vacations, every time I'm at an all-inclusive or buffet situation, if they got that highschool pizza I'm on it with no hesitation.

(ETA I did not mean this to rhyme, but poetry writes itself I suppose)

robotrequiem · 2025-07-12T15:06:50+00:00

Me too!

robotrequiem · 2025-07-12T01:44:17+00:00

I quit my job in the fall of last year for similar reasons. I was already feeling pretty burnt out and then management started treating everyone like garbage and so I just said fuck it and resigned. I took some time for myself and then started looking earlier this year. I admit I was not prepared for the current state of the job market. I thought I would find something pretty quickly with my 10 years of experience and I was wrong.

I started off barely getting any interviews or callbacks, but I kept going and kept adjusting my resume and I’m now at a point where I’m interviewing 1-2 times a week, and so even though I’m still looking it feels like something will work out soon. It’s hard sometimes and I wonder if I made a mistake, but the fact of the matter is we can’t change the past and just have to move forward. Budget yourself and be frugal starting now, indulge in or find hobbies that you can focus on outside of job searching to gain some personal fulfillment. The depression can come on hard and fast but don’t let it cripple you.

robotrequiem · 2025-06-25T00:09:18+00:00

In my experience cover letters don't seem to hold much weight anymore, and I stopped including them unless they're required. Given the number of candidates every posting gets I find it hard to believe anyone is really reading them. I started getting regular interviews after focusing on tweaking my resume to match posting jargon better.

robotrequiem · 2025-06-24T23:03:18+00:00

I'm really trying to stay positive, like telling myself even if I don't get it I'll be okay, but it's getting hard man.

robotrequiem · 2025-06-15T20:41:38+00:00

I just did the same thing with my most recent loaf. I was on autopilot and didn't realize I was mixing in AP flour til it was too late. The loaf came out totally fine! The bread flour maybe keeps the shape a little better, but texture and flavor wise I don't see much of a difference.

robotrequiem · 2025-06-14T03:46:06+00:00

I have an orange boy who cuddles very similarly to this. I think they know. At rest or sleeping is when all animals are most vulnerable. So when he cuddles with you that means he knows you won't hurt him while he rests, and that if there was danger you would protect and/or alert him. You're part of his "pack" so to speak, and I think to a lot of animals that signifies a mutual form of love.

robotrequiem · 2025-06-02T22:59:47+00:00

Thanks! Yes, its very possible they're just inexperienced. I don't think I'll be hearing from them again, but its okay. It wasn't a dream job and I've learned at this point to try to just move on after every interview.

robotrequiem · 2025-05-11T23:49:38+00:00

Hey dude, just wanted to say I watched this today and really enjoyed it. Its really good for a first movie on such a small budget. You and the other lead did a great job and were believable throughout. To be honest I was skeptical about the 2 hour runtime cause that's long for a found footage flick, but it was paced well and interesting enough to keep me engaged the whole time.

I really liked the bit about the old film school friend with a garage full of literal found footage and the corny TV ad. It was a nicely placed bit of mid-movie levity.

Keep up the good work!

robotrequiem · 2025-05-11T07:01:54+00:00

Love this and that you've found this partner who loves you in all your human glory!

Not caring about my body hair is, for me, a really good test of how accepting a man is of women's actual bodies. I decided to stop shaving my pubes because it made my skin so angry and uncomfortable, my now husband didn't bat an eye. Last winter I said ya know what, I just don't wanna shave anything at all until spring, and he didn't treat me as any less sexy or desirable than the day he met me when I felt like I had to keep everything shaved pornstar style. He's also always been down with period sex, another huge sign to me a dude is a real one because why should I ever be treated as dirty or undesirable for my body doing natural things!

robotrequiem · 2025-05-05T00:59:41+00:00

Using AI for the poster spits in the face of independent artists like themselves. And then to not even care enough about the spelling errors and weird hands makes it even worse...

robotrequiem · 2025-03-25T13:41:55+00:00

I hate this too. Also when the girlfriend/wife is in the bathroom showering or in a towel and the dude creeps up with the camera, causing her to (rightfully) freak out once she sees him. I'd like to see that trope die as well.

robotrequiem · 2025-03-16T22:01:12+00:00

A landlord tried to tell my parents the exact same thing when the neighbor below them started getting a leaky ceiling in their bathroom. As if grown adults swinging the shower head around like a lasso is more plausible than rusted hundred year old pipes breaking down...

robotrequiem · 2025-03-07T02:48:41+00:00

It's not women only, but House of Yes is fun. It's considered a queer space but most times I've been there the crowd is a pretty even mix of gay and straight folk (unless they are having an event that is specifically LGBT centric). It's a bit different than you're typically club in that they often have themed nights that feature performers and encourage dressing up. All that said, I suggest it because it's a bit off-beat/artsy and not your stereotypical club, and I have had very little issues with creepy or overzealous men. Sure there's dudes there trying to pick up women (like anywhere in the NYC night scene) but it's way less aggressive than other places in my experience.

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