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I don't mean to be negative, I just want to share my experience. I recently took some time off to pursue my artistic passions. I was burnt out on nursing and wanted a change. I ended up losing about $20,000 and I'm back to nursing. I'm not saying this will happen to you, just be very careful and mindful about how you do it and the financial risks you take.
Thanks so much for sharing your experience. Tbh I am a little bit scared about this too. How long did you give tome to yourself? I have stated it recently and still working but I'm worried about leaving my job completely.
I hate to rain on your parade, but I just want to say this: Graphic design can be hard. I got my bachelor's degree in graphic design and one of my teachers straight up told us good luck. Some of my classmates are out there doing their thing so it's obviously not impossible.
I think it was oversaturated back in 2013 when I graduated, so I'm guessing that hasn't changed much. It used to be really specialized before computers and over time has become less so. I do believe you still need an artist's eye; not everyone has that. And I don't believe that AI can replace a human graphic designer, though it is certainly trying.
And something that I didn't think about when I chose graphic design my major: I don't much care for being creative on demand. I unfortunately did not realize that until after I was basically done with school. I never used my degree. I'm glad I at least got a bachelor's out of it though.
Of course! And I wish you luck! It's definitely not impossible, just maybe harder than it used to be. Choose the best path for you, that's all that matters.
I haven't done this with my career, but I did it with a big move in my early thirties. I had always wanted to live in NYC and finally just decided to do it, all by myself. I had the same feeling, that I was finally doing something right for myself! It was hard but I love it as much as I thought I would.
Thank you fir sharing your experience and sending positive vibes. I am in my late 30 and I feel if I didn't do it now would be never. Not sure how it's gonna go but in future at least I can say to myself that I tried.
As someone who just graduated in April the job market is so bad. You definitely need a good portfolio and connections. I did land a job doing free lance for that career after graduation but then there was issues with payments. It is possible to grow a career out of it , I think for me I love designing but doing it for work is something I don’t think I like doing, I like doing art when I’m in charge of it, and sometimes it’s hard to get out of that funk but I’m still new , I enjoy art , getting critics is hard but it’s something each artist has to not take personal. Congrats on the change, wishing you the best 🙏🏽✨
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I think job market in most sectors after covid isn't great. I am hoping to take small steps, I'm not going to leave my current job untill I'm definite on what I will doing and obviously income.
Working for yourself is very fulfilling!
It is indeed! At the same time when you are new it's slightly uncertain and stressful but I think because I like what I'm doing it worthes all of that.
If you feel better, then, you are doing the right thing for you right now.
I’ve been in Mental Health for a while. I just started my own business.
I still work full time, and work on my business evenings and weekends. It is VERY slow going, but it is taking off.
Hopefully, someday, I make enough to quit my ft job. But, even if I don’t, at least I get to do something I still enjoy.
Aww thank you,I needed to hear this sentence. You sometimes you need to hear it from people.
I am planning to do exactly the same, taking it slowly to see if I can survive in the market and then leave my full time job.
I've not thought of it that way that at least I'm doing sth that I like even if I don't leave my full time job.
Thanks Timor you comment, it was really inspiring :)
I felt overlooked in my job role . While I was working and working behind the scene , there people who were busy looking for people to recruit to cover their doggy meeting where they use crooked means to have position of elevation and they were busy reporting me and lying against me . I will in the clinical room tidying up and checking and removing expired drugs and removing it and updating clinical records, they were busy telling my line managers that they don’t know where I am and I was being told off all the time . Something inside of me shifted and I cried up to God , lo and behind , I was led to start my health Promotion charity organisation abroad , though , it has cost me a lot , I have never been happier to direct my own affairs and impact lives . I now feel fulfilled and have inner calm and peace
I have floated and hosted two major conferences , please believe in yourself - no matter who is working against you
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Thank you so much fir sharing your experience and journey. I'm sorry for what you gone through but I'm glad to hear how you have used it. Sometimes we have to go through tough time to be able to redirect ourselves. I feel I was not fulfilled and that's why I want to take this step.
Your story has been very inspiring.
It's good that you settled on a new direction and you're taking positive steps to making it happen. I've been thinking of taking some classes this fall to pursue something I've been thinking about for a while. The way things are going lately, everything seems so uncertain, and I figure I might as well go after something I care about. If I keep working my stable job I can always be laid off someday anyhow.
Very true about being laid off, tbh that what I was thinking deep down as well. No job is safe but when you have a business for yourself it's much better and you know what you want.
That’s inspiring! It’s what I dream of too, but I often fear the outcome. Leaving my job is tough, especially in this market. I’ve thought about going part time to focus on my own business, but it’s tricky. Still, I admire your courage!
If you want to start sth I'd say don't go part time straight away as you need your income, try to sacrifice things during the evening if you can,I know it dies take longer but at least you are doing sth towards your goal. End of the day it's your choice, if you can financially survive then why not going part time.
If you don't have family to worry about or a mortgage or health insurance to be concerned about, go for it! Risks are tough when you have others depending on you.
I do have a family to look after, that's why I'm trying to take it even slower. Not an easy step tbh.