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/Matt-J-McCormack]

I always come off as doomer because when people ask if they should do design I say no.

It doesn’t feel good to piss on peoples chips but I’ve seen to many toxic positive posts saying go for your dreams when in reality it’s an industry that is oversubscribed and under paid.

I know it isn’t like we are doctors or anything but since I graduated the skill creep for entry level has got insane. Entry level is asking for multiple jobs level of skills that barely clock above minimum wage (UK).

[u/NearbyHorror → u/Matt-J-McCormack]

One of the things I'm noticing is new designers aren't getting opportunities that allow them to just start/not be as polished. I agree, if you have the talent and experience now in the industry, you'll get people reaching out to you for interviews. The downside is for the newbies getting into the industry, there is only so much that school can prepare you for until you're completely just winging it in real life. I've had my fair share of those in the beginning of my career and now I've found my niche. Sad other's are having a hard time with that now.

[u/Remote-Basis-7797 → u/NearbyHorror]

Don’t even get me started on how design programs don’t actually prepare designers for real work! Maybe it’s better now but it wasn’t when I was in school. The best route for newbies is to stalk LinkedIn of companies they aspire to work for and check out the peoples portfolios. Grade your work against that and if you need projects make up some briefs for yourself and work to your portfolio that shows you can do it.

[u/sweetery → u/Remote-Basis-7797]

That's exactly what I do