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- GeorgesII0
31 in 3 weeks,
moved to italy 7 years ago, took 6 months to learn the languages, started working in a small agency and after 7 years, I'm living a confortable life, I quadrupled my initial worth. Married my girlfriend here 5 years ago, got a beautiful little boy..
Yet,
I'm not near the goal I've given myself 10 years ago, even though apparently some are envious of my life..
go fuckn wonder- I always thought you were in Canada.Maaku
- Wrong negroGlitterati_Duane
- I always thought you were native Italianukit2
- I come from a poor country, even if you eat shit, they'll be envious of youGeorgesII
- I'd love to live in Italy, even with the crappy economy.CanHasQBN
- randommail0
Officially, 40 is the top of the hill.
- Jacque0
26
Walked straight into a nice full-time web gig at a university after graduating. After a few years here now I'm getting a little bored doing the same in-house stuff day in and day out. Though, I'm appreciative for the job after seeing my old classmates struggle to get jobs in the industry.
Married last year. No plans for kids until we hit 30 at least.
Looking at going back to school and getting my masters degree.
- I've seen a lot of my classmates struggle to gain a foothold as well, and I myself have been laid off more than once.ridg0026
- ridg00260
@ Jacque -- what's the appeal for you to getting a masters? It's something i've thought about, but I'm not sure as to the benefits it would provide in this field and if they outweigh the time investment/debt. Looking to give yourself more options or just learn more??
- Jacque0
There's a few programs I've looked at applying to. Not all are MFA programs, there's some science and tech in there as well.
I have no delusions that getting an MFA is going to net me a bigger paycheck, or mean diddly-squat to potential clients, but I've been giving a lot of thought in the past few years to teaching at the university level, and that pretty much requires a graduate degree.
That isn't to say that I want to drop out of the industry and go all academic. I like the idea of mainly teaching during the school year while running a studio that takes on a bit of work at the same time, and then kicking into high gear on client work during the summer months.
- tasty0
29 – Just moved to VA from a lifetime in NY, adjusted pretty quickly. Making just enough that I don't need to keep a sharp eye on the bank account. Soon to be married to my girlfriend of 5 years. Great relationship with my family and friends.
Life is good – I've been very fortunate to have so many positive experiences in my 20s. I hope the streak continues into my 30s.
- bjladams0
29.
2 years ago i left a solid job to start my own studio with a friend. we had no capital, no clients, and no place but our kitchen tables to work from. a week into that i fell ill and lost my hearing completely- which has pushed us to succeed even more.
we're both blessed with wives that support our dreams and kids that demand us to shut the computers down and give them our attention.
2 years later, we've got an office, part-time employees, and work to last us months ahead of the curve with more showing up daily.
- sine0
30
started out freelancing for 7 years when i was 21. worked as main interaction designer for an agency for 9 months before walking away and quitting the industry completely. did a 2 year cabinet-making/woodworking apprenticeship at a small family-owned workshop. 2 of the best years of my life, until my girl admitted to having an affair. i got really ill shortly thereafter and left the workshop. i took a year off and mostly surfed and traveled. started my current job beginning of 2011... i'm earning 3 times as much as i've ever had before. bought my first brand new car last year. i own my apartment. my friends and family all live close by, in a beautiful city and i have a lovely girl who gives me the energy to get up every morning and keep on exploring life...
- Horp0
42
Currently a couple of years in to the fourth career I've had since graduating from art school in the 90's.Doing okay, could be worse. Could be better.
I could have a bigger salary, but I like getting the salary I get because I only have to work the standard hours. Outside of those hours I completely forget about work and projects. I cycle along the coast to get to work, and I cycle home. I see my kids for breakfast and I see them at bath-time and storytime in the evenings. I never work evenings or weekends.
My salary doesn't afford me untold pleasures. but I have not worried about cash flow for the last two years I have been employed. I have enough money to live well, to eat well, to have stuff for my family, to afford holidays, and to afford the ongoing upkeep of an old van that is my hobby and my pride and joy.
I work for a small company that like having me here as part of the team. It all feel a bit small and parochial after so many years of ambition and ego and plans to be super successful.
It takes a bit of getting used to, this life of little consequence, this being a nobody. It has distinct advantages though.
- MSL0
35 - Senior Designer at a Small Studio in Brighton/Hove.
Easy going, although we get few great projects and mainly bad projects, but I suspect that is a sign of the economic times.
Overall - happy, but sad I no longer get to try and ram Horp off the road in his passion-wagon.
- PonyBoy-7
I was recently told that I'm white and privliged and probably an asshole... so let's just go w/that...
... glad we had this moment, guize.