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- studderine
I was recently hired with a SEO company that has a patent on some wacky SEO technology. Basically, my job consists of editing their stylesheets and web pages so they correlate with their database. I usually get my work done half way through the day and as such I try to sneak in some hw and web browsin'. Yesterday, I got a called from PrimeView Web Design for an interview. Their enviornment seems to be more fast paced and design oriented. I accepted the interview to see what their company is all about. Stick it out with my job now, or see what the design world is all about?
- ********0
Check it out. You don't have to say yes if they make an offer.
- tkmeister0
always check out what's out there.
- Jaline0
yup, go into it a bit deeper but don't make any commitments until you get some more info.
- MikeDubs0
I say take the job. You are obviously not happy with this one.
- spendogg0
being happy is overrated.
- Jaline0
I would be fine with the job you have currently, depending on the environment, co-workers, and pay. If you want more work to do then check out the other job.
- ********0
You'll never know unless you go. Besides, you could use the day off. After the interview get a nice manicure and facial.
- Point50
being happy is overrated.
spendogg
(Mar 21 06, 10:32)
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haha, so is design. I tell you what, there's nothing wrong with being done with your work at noon. Sounds a lot better to me than takin my shit home or staying at the office late at least 3 days a week...
- ********0
Fast paced design environments burn you out faster, but can get you more experience. I personally am for a calmer lifestyle
- ********0
Fast paced design environments burn you out faster, but can get you more experience. I personally am for a calmer lifestyle
same
(Mar 21 06, 11:07)couldn't agree more.
the place i'm at now is like that. super fast paced. after 3 weeks i've already stayed late twice now. fuck. shit comes in like 'we need updates to the site made before noon' and i find myself looking at the clock and it says 11:28.
or just this morning a piece had to go to print before our morning status meeting, and it had about 20 minutes worth of revisions. our meetings are at 9:30, i got in at 9. wtf.
but, i'm getting loads of experience and working on some big name projects.
i can only see myself here for about a year though.
before me i guess 2 people quit and they went through 3 freelancers for my position. all quit. pussies. i'll have some really good print work when i leave here though and some top notch web too.
- jevad0
being happy is overrated.
spendogg
(Mar 21 06, 10:32)
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haha, so is design. I tell you what, there's nothing wrong with being done with your work at noon. Sounds a lot better to me than takin my shit home or staying at the office late at least 3 days a week...
Point5
(Mar 21 06, 10:48)haha
tell me about it
I do love my job...the work..and the people though so I musn't grumble...
- ********0
peach orchards ha
- studderine0
yea, well i figure i am 20 years old. i'm a junior with about 2 years at ASU doing web development. i have some work expierence and i feel that maybe this design position will put me on the right path. i am taking typography 1 and 2 and visual comm. 1 and 2 in the college of design to up my design skills. my degree is a bs, so we focus more on the tech and production side of graphics. thanks for your responses, i think ill check out the place after my chemistry class on friday.
- ToxicDesign0
Stay at your present company.
Learn what this "Secret SEO Technology" is.
Post it here.
Then quit.
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- studderine0
haha. i signed a disclaimer. no dice!
- mr_snuggles0
maybe someone already mentioned it, but anyhow, just let me say, there's no future in design....stay away, go away...
- nocomply0
You're young and still in school. Enjoy it. Do what makes you most happy at present. You'll have plently of time to build up your future, but its easy to look back and regret the good times you missed out on. Eventually, you will know when its time to step it up.
If you're bored and you feel like the time is now then go for it, but I wouldn't sweat it too much. Good luck!
- nosaj0
If you want to improve your skills move to a busy studio and do lots of work.