My boss...
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- neeko0
thats both great (humorous)... and shitty at the same time... the first post about your boss that is.
Having your own stuff going on the side is a real source of salvation. Not only does it give you a more suitable artisitc outlet, but yuo can prove to yourself that your not sinking to the level your job forces you to work at. anyone who has worked for a less than ideal firm can understand how little say we sometimes end up with our work... its frustrating as hell though, especially if you really have a passion for what you do.
We have a couple clients right now who are in the process of butchering some of my design work... theyve pretty much undone everything good i did, kept the bad, and added a bunch of their own tripe ideas... they wont listen to a single sensible argumetn i try and provide. even the fact that theyre now 'happy' with the site brings me little to no joy... I ALMOST enjoy arguing points using solid design principles to have them come back and say, yes but my mother-in law didnt care for that color scheme... I would have never thought a multi million dollar construction company would defer business decsions to one of the managers mother in laws, but apparently it happens.
in the end though, i'd rather be working in this industry and suffer the odd shitty job, and continue to learn, than be making more money in a job i cared less about. Even on the shitty jobs, you can always sneak in the odd fulfilling element or feature.
i agree with what someone said up yonder... look for a new job, but i wouldnt give up the steady paycheck until youve got something in the bag.
and ya... dig your site dsmith7... ive gained a new respect for rosewood.