Man, my heart hurts for you. I'm really so sorry you've gone through so much of this. I also did the Graphic Design > Web Design > Product Design route and am always happy to chat/portfolio help/brainstorm/dream/whatever. People brimming with powerful ideas are my people.

3) what carried me into this industry and generally to be a caretaker of creative decision making, work with those that care about the craftsmanship that go into making good decisions. and yet as i build myself up to make a portfolio that i’m proud of and can foster connection…

This is the kind of stuff I WANT to discuss in the weekly hang but maybe isnt the right format because of volume. I don’t care about the next big thing or the latest blah blah, I want sincerity in experience. I wont be there this week, but next week I will be.

4) the truth stutters from my mind, in the jobs that offered a job that never existed, hazed me out of a job and gave me COVID, discriminated me because i didn’t look like them and was not what they expected…it’s all begun to make me confused what to possibly say…

There is a cultural element to this that US-based folks experience because community isnt as ingrained in society across the nation. This is a systemic issue. People dont know how to maintain community even if they build or stumble upon it.

As far as seniors and leaders doing this, I really appreciate how open and honest founders are but let’s be real: it’s rare. Hopefully you can find some spaces to do meetups, or spend some time in our virtual hangs. I don’t have any answers, but I’m willing to help search with ya

I really appreciate the empathy and kindness @robertf 🙏🏿 Let’s chat sometime :)

(2) these last couple months i’ve been managing working between my day job as a web designer to support my goal of getting a full time role in product design. every week that passes, i’m more depressed than the last, seeing what i’ve sacrificed to be proactive and help others.

Heard / felt / resonated / angered / depressed…I feel this entirely. I guess my question is what does community look like for you right now? How do you want supported to be supported by a community?

end) the only thing i’m working on is myself. i want to arm my spirit and mind with articulation, courage, and peace. i’m tired of being at the brink of tears every day missing the years i used to have time for my friends and my family being confident in my future. i’m too tired…

I’m doing better lol. Still finding my footing little by little

I think being recognized and heard was a big thing for me 🖤 I never feel safe to share these thoughts on LinkedIn or Instagram because the platforms are so culturally misaligned in sincerity.

I’d want to chat more often with other creatives about what they’re experiencing.

5)…when people ask, “how do you see yourself as a capable part of our team?”

ironically, i feel as though i’m brimming with so many ideas and powerful ideas to create. but until i feel as though i’ve been provided some time to become stable minded. i’m not making anything else.

And be valued for more than my latest projects.

I want to understand how to verbally and professionally return my value from a currency of validation to being the person that represents an humane authority in creative-decision making. And how Seniors/Lead Designers do this.

Go outside, move your body, talk to real people, cry, reach out to friends, go for drinks, small things matter.

oh shit I lied i wont be there next week it’s my birthday Im taking off 🤡

hey there everyone. i just want to admit how tired i am today.

while the election in the US has a part to play in the atmosphere, at this moment…i’m tired of the fight i’m facing at this moment and could use some community 😪 (1/2)

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