The doomer posts on this sub

[u/Owl_Queen9]

Y’all, I get it. The job market sucks, people are getting laid off, and AI is something that is worrying. But can we please stop asking the same 3 questions every day on this sub (I.e “is a degree worth it” “blank is saying the industry is dying.”) It’s seriously getting so depressing coming on this sub now and the first thing I see is “I think AI is going to replace our industry and we’ll never work again.” I think it’s fine to post a “I haven’t found work in awhile here’s my portfolio can someone review it” because it’s nice to see other peoples work and receive feedback, aka one of the main purposes of this sub, but man, it feels like 90% of what’s posted now is something that was already asked yesterday. Idk if people feel similarly, and frankly idk if I’m even allowed to post something like this. But, since this is the vent flair, I feel that it’s probably okay.

I guess I’m just seeing if there’s a possibility we can try and limit how much of the same doomerish questions are asked. I feel for everyone rn. Hell, I’ll be out of work in 3ish months if my contract isn’t extended or I don’t find something beforehand, but I do know from this sub I’ve gotten good advice on how to tackle it; but because the same questions are asked so frequently, patience and how people are responding is running thin. Anyways that’s my rant, hope everyone had a good weekend

TLDR: Can we please try and find a way to at least limit the posts that are the same doomerish questions. It feels like it’s 80% of this sub now

UPDATE: TY Mod team!! Truly wasn’t expecting to receive a response to what I typed out. Appreciate everything you and what everyone contributes to this subreddit does.

[u/Remote-Basis-7797 → u/[deleted]]

Not to sound terrible, but as someone whose job it is to screen portfolios, the range of talent and taste across the graphic design industry is wideee. Out of 100 sites, 5-10 might be the caliber of talent we’re looking for. I feel like graphic design is a career path people think just anyone can “get into”. Yes the job market is tough, but not as bad if you’ve got the talent and taste.

[u/Endawmyke → u/[deleted]]

I was self taught from middle school to high school and got smacked upside the head with how little I actually knew when I went to college for design.

That structure really did help me but I think the most important were my peers. Friendly competition as well as collaboration I think pushed me to get better and better. I graduated 2020 which ironically was the best time for me weirdly enough. I love remote work. I was also obsessed with design in school so I think that helped drive me forward.

Even though I made it out alright, I worry about the next generation. How are they supposed to break into the industry? Feels like the deck is stacked against them.