inhouse vs design studio

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    I've done mid-size agency, in-house, and small design firm. I much prefer small design firm. I work crazy hours at times, but with my attention span, being able to work on 5 totally different projects in one day is refreshing. Sometimes stressful, but refreshing the rest of the time.

    Some small design firms don't pay nearly enough, although where I am now it's not that bad. I'm not rich by any means, and I should prolly be making 20–30K more than I do now (I figure I've paid enough dues to be called "senior designer" anywhere else), but I get the bills paid and put a bit into savings each month. Life could be much, much worse.

    • I got really, really bored with in-house. And it was at a music equipment co., they own 5 brands...gramme
    • But it was still hella boring after about 4 months.gramme

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