Hey stink... on your way to cali, you might find a job in the advertising dept of one of the new indian casino's. Just head east on I-8 and you'll run into a new one being built right along the freeway.
I Hate My Job, So I Just Quit!
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Hell, I'll even make an appearance.
You will do anything to avoid riding SoMo with us...
since i joined the workforce fulltime in '89, i've worked for exactly one company.
That would sound pretty fcken boring to me, except I think (hope) you are talking about working for yourself?
Nothing wrong with jumping ship if they are a bunch of dickheads.
Nice one & good luck.
I'll give you lunch if you design me a logo. There y'go, your first homeless bum freelance job!
nope, i'm not self-employed. actually, it's been pretty good...
That's pretty much a no brainer............ Drink & ride more
I'm gonna drink and ride my new bike for a week or two and decide wtf to do next...
dam
It took me a while to figure out that I have worked for 8 different firms in the same time period and another 10 prior to that
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That sucks....but if they're taking credit for your work then screw them!
Good luck!
Good luck!
He might be hopeless, but he still has a roof over his head.
Good luck Stinky, I have wanted to walk away from my job for a long time, I am just spineless enough not to though.
rare and lucky.
Since "leaving" school I have had 2 jobs; one working for myself as a specialized contractor and my current gig selling shoes to the downtrodden and fat. I don't actually see my self leaving my current employer as there is plenty of room for advancement and I like what I do.
While still mired in the education system I can't count how many tables I waited on, how many drinks I served or how many restaurants I worked in. Don't wanna don that again.
While still mired in the education system I can't count how many tables I waited on, how many drinks I served or how many restaurants I worked in. Don't wanna don that again.
I am calling bull**** on this one.
You got canned!
You got canned!
Congrats, Stinky. That's awesome.Without really trying yet, I just got an email from a company that can throw me around 20 hours of freelance a week! At freelance rates, that's all I need to make my bills and have time to screw around.
Time for a drink!
i should qualify...the original company i worked for was bought out once, and another merger is in the works...
I have about three "me getting fired" threads, so I thought I would shake things up!I am calling bull**** on this one.
You got canned!
Actually, the owner called monday and asked me to come in to sit down and talk this friday about maybe going forward. The money is nice, but there has to be changes...
And I left an iPhone cable there and some packets of oatmeal that I need to recover.
If you go back in, wear something from T-shirt hell. Just cuz.
Thanks, indeed good news. Not award winning work, but at least I can stop thinking about selling off bikes...Congrats, Stinky. That's awesome.
I work with a few delicate flowers who need their egos massaged at every opportunity. You aren't one of those guys are you?
I've have thought about that. "Am I that guy?" No, I'm not.
I spent the first 10+ years of my career working under bad azz designers/Art Directors that really were passionate about what they do and I learned a lot from them. Now I'm in their shoes and the people I work with just don't give a sh1t and want to use the magic wand rather than learning how to cut a clipping path, etc. and it's really frustrating.
Without really trying yet, I just got an email from a company that can throw me around 20 hours of freelance a week! At freelance rates, that's all I need to make my bills and have time to screw around.
Time for a drink!
Cool man.
I got an email today too, only it was pic of a fat chick wearing a clear rain jacket.
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I stopped trying to win awards years ago. 90% of my work gets dumb'ed down by the clients and the creative director is a yes-man who bends over backwards to please them instead of defending the concept. Not to mention, my work probably ain't that good, anyway.
But this isn't about me.... at least you've got enough to get by, pay your bills, and ride yer pretty white bikes.
How do you separate the men from the boys in PS?
Bezier curves.
I HATE the wand. A guy here at work uses that exclusively.
The youngsters ask me for help over and over and I will gladly lend a hand in helping them learn, but more often than not, they "discover" the easy way and praise themselves for doing so.How do you separate the men from the boys in PS?
Bezier curves.
I HATE the wand. A guy here at work uses that exclusively.
After that, I refuse to help them, and suddenly, I'm the azzhole and not the "team player".
I finally told one little prick: "If you have so little respect for your work, what does that offer the company?" Of course he had no response.
After 6 months of this and additional bullsh1t I walked...
good luck and stay happy.Time for a drink!
aww man, not again...
Well dude, you are catlike in your ability to land on your feet. I'm not terribly worried. But I am sad that you have ample time to drink, and I wont be out your way til October. See if you can stay underemployed til them huh?
Marc
Well dude, you are catlike in your ability to land on your feet. I'm not terribly worried. But I am sad that you have ample time to drink, and I wont be out your way til October. See if you can stay underemployed til them huh?
Marc
hahahaha. I got that email last week. Funny shizz. TLD should make a DH outfit like that.Cool man.
I got an email today too, only it was pic of a fat chick wearing a clear rain jacket.
Fukking werd!
I've told the owner of the agency he needs to "lead the dance" rather than just give hand jobs. They come to us for what we do, we ain't Kinkos. But of course when I talk like that people get all cold and frightened.
He just texted me to confirm our meeting tomorrow. We'll see what happens...
Wearing Five Tens to the office helps...
If I ain't here, I'll be drinking somewhere in Oregon...
I'm just curious - in the world of graphic design, do graphic designers see themselves as "artists" or "designers" of commercially viable design?
edit: that was bad but do you get my drift?
edit: that was bad but do you get my drift?
He texted you? Talk about non-confrontational but it's probably you making him all cold and frightened.
r u ready 2 meet 2mrw 4 our mtg? plz b here on time. l8r
r u ready 2 meet 2mrw 4 our mtg? plz b here on time. l8r
I'm a graphic designer for life. I did some paintings and fantasized about being a "fine artist" when I was young. I love putting the "puzzle pieces" together to communicate and sell a product rather than just making art to sell myself and express my feelings.
He travels a lot and is way too busy to be really effective at the office, but he knows that I've got his back, and I want to help grow his agency while others just need a paycheck...
It wouldn't be easy for me to compromise on something that I viewed as my art - very easy for me to pimp whatever talent I may / or may have for a steady pay check. I must be a chump. 
I think you should have gone in and done a live version of AngryMetalSmith's avatar!!!
AngryMetalSmith was right. Unemployment was a better option dude. In this economy being out of work... that move was as dumb as a hot dog.., even if it made you feel like a "WEENER" for walking out in style.., I'm sure you felt like you were on a "ROLL," that is if I can be "FRANK" with you. I "RELISH" situations like this! Expect a "CHILI" response to your resume in this economy. Just some "FOOD" for thought.
AngryMetalSmith was right. Unemployment was a better option dude. In this economy being out of work... that move was as dumb as a hot dog.., even if it made you feel like a "WEENER" for walking out in style.., I'm sure you felt like you were on a "ROLL," that is if I can be "FRANK" with you. I "RELISH" situations like this! Expect a "CHILI" response to your resume in this economy. Just some "FOOD" for thought.
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I think you should have gone in and done a live version of AngryMetalSmith's avatar!!!
AngryMetalSmith was right. Unemployment was a better option dude. In this economy being out of work... that move was as dumb as a hot dog.., even if it made you feel like a "WEENER" for walking out in style.., I'm sure you felt like you were on a "ROLL," that is if I can be "FRANK" with you. I "RELISH" situations like this! Expect a "CHILI" response to your resume in this economy. Just some "FOOD" for thought.
Did your Creative Writing instructor touch any of your "danger zones"?