I don't think I want to do graphic design anymore - burn out
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- d_rek0
The reasons you pursued a career in graphic design was probably maligned from the beginning if you're feeling this way so soon out of college.
I know that instructors from the art college I went to did an extremely poor job of preparing us for the 'reality' of a career as a graphic designer. The 'reality' being that most clients are cunts and 90% of projects are mind numbing bullshit.
That being said, I often remind myself of why I went into the profession myself when I am confronted with frustration in my professional day-to-day.
First and foremost, I knew and understood I had a talent that I didn't want to waste. Graphic Design was the perfect profession for me to utilize that talent on a day-to-day basis. And the pay aint half-bad compared to careers in other applied arts. Also, the profession and craft at large mostly aligns with my personality.
So what i'm saying is... it's a job, like any other. No job is perfect. It's called work for a reason. You have to make your own happiness in this profession as much as you would in any other. If you're not passionate about it then you're definitely not going to succeed.
Good luck.