What to do?
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- acorado
Currently I work as a graphic artist at a software training company. It's not that bad, I like the other people I work with and the place has a really relaxed environment. I've been working there for a year and a half, and it's been really good. Though I feel I've reached a point where there's not much more to learn, and it's not really satisfying.
Recently I got offered another job, five minutes from where I live. Creating really dull graphics for basic CD/DVD labels and Video cassettes for broadcasting. The people don't seem that bad, and I'd be working with one other guy in what they call their "Graphics Department". So the problem I'm faced with is, should I take the job. The work isn't any better, if anything it's probably taking a step back. But it's close to where I live and they might pay me a little more.
I'm only about 2 years out of school, so I don't expect job offers from respectable studios because I feel like I still have much more to learn. Just wondering if it's worth switching from one crappy job to another?
- lifeinbinary0
don't do it unless you are very sick of the commute and really need the money.
if the work was better then it would be a different story.
- james-0
if your existing job sucks, then it wouldn't hurt to sidestep considering the benefits of the new position
but you're gonna feel just as shitty, so why not shoot for something better instead
- canuck0
Why bother. You'd be better getting a job which pay's less yet let's you learn more.
- jkosoy0
first things first:
gotta be confident in what you do. I know people working at some very respectable places with less experience than you. you gotta believe you can work for anybody or you won't ever get to that level.
my opinion is to go with the job that furthers your career now..you've got another 30 years+ of working in this industry. spend as little time as you possibly can at the bottom of it.
'sfar as the actual choice you've got to make, its ultimately up to you. all the advice in the world here won't help you lean one way or the other.
- acorado0
Thanks for the replies, I think I might stay where I am now. Continue with some freelance work on the side and get more experience.
Once again, thanks.
- tkmeister0
just because there's not much to learn at where you are at, it shouldn't stop you trying to learn yourself.
keep what you have, then try to spend free time teaching yourself what you want to learn. when you change your job, you should always move upward, either that's more design or more money.
- rob_pc0
If your're going to make more money why not take it, if your're going to do freelance on the side?
You will be happy living close to work and making more money will enrichen your lifestyle, and if you do freelance on the side, then that will satisfy your design needs.
- Point50
Yeah, I think you're aiming too low also. You need to push harder. If nobody is offering you jobs, then hit the street with a strong book and demand the job. It's really a matter of how badly you want it. Is this really what you want to do? 'cause if not, you'll just be content with a paycheck to get the bills covered instead of truly becoming happy.