Anyone else with a foot in multiple camps?

I've done product design, design strategy, research and product management and I'm uncertain what to do next.

I've gotten the sense that discovery/early stage research is an area AI is not attacking, but I wish I could pay someone to give me guidance. Not a career coach with an exercise saying 'what are your goals', but someone saying 'considering what you've done, go pivot into x'. (Don't suggest ADP List - it's been useless)

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I have the same issue. I have done a lot of different things, and now I am not sure which direction I should take. I like both things I did for different reasons and dislike them for different reasons. I am also struggling to find mentors who can just give me career direction advice.

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I’d be happy to chat about this. Same exact scenario for me, but I might be slightly further along in my thinking for where to play.

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would love to chat!

Where do people have conversations with other creatives or designers - what organizations do you belong to? I think there's a need for some community conversations to brainstorm what to do, but I don't see where they are, and conversations from AIGA aren't talking about this. It's not just being a generalist, but a generalist creative that needs a community.

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Yup, branding, product design, event branding, editorial. With management experience. But can't get an interview.

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Right there with you. I have done so many different things and on one hand it is good to have a diverse resume, but on the other hand sometimes I feel like it hurts me.

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Deeeefinitely feel this

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