How often do you realistically get a portfolio-worthy project for your book?

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Once a year or so, on average, I’d say.

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Once a year is my goal.

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Once a year if lucky

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Once or twice a year. Three in a good year.

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Yeah these days 2 things a year would be pretty good--an indicator that youre at a good place. 3 a year would mean you shouldnt leave that place (a fun irony).

Id be interested to hear from digital people on this--I could see it going either way, like there could be more work in general so 10% of it would be more--or you could work 6 months on one 360 project and have it turn out just okay.

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They dont care about that where i am

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Aim for two in a year. If you’re not getting that, maybe look around. Worth checking every 6 months too see what you’ve got

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Your goal should be 2-4 solid pieces a year. It’s up to you to try and make each project portfolio-worthy.

90% nuts and bolts, 10% things I’d actually want to show

Twice a year.

1x per year

Twice a year if you're lucky

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