So currently my daily routine is sending “no actually fuck you” emails to my GC. Never been on a job like this ... Everyday I get some email from the GC posturing like we’re gonna get a delay notice. They’re so fucked and delayed they’re trying to pass blame in anyway off onto their subcontractors to share financial miseries. Kinda ruining the fun of building a project. I don’t ever actually touch a tool, but I still walk away with pride knowing my inputs to the project after the fact. The USC Coliseum renovation as an example.
My wife (hr for a tech company in OC) is now laying off more employees and is scared her company is gonna go poof since they’re not selling more services during this pandemic. Anybody know of any tech companies that need a solid HR director. She got experience with work visas and everything lol
My wife (hr for a tech company in OC) is now laying off more employees and is scared her company is gonna go poof since they’re not selling more services during this pandemic. Anybody know of any tech companies that need a solid HR director. She got experience with work visas and everything lol
Probably being moved to another department soon, where me losing out on long stretches of working wont leave as big a mess as my current one. Not a fan of it, but on the other hand also cant say much as they have been extremely accommodating so far, so hopefully they deliver on the promise of me going back to my old position once I am over this.
By sy Go To PostFuck sap to defdon't say that. sap gonna get you paid
By Fenderputty Go To PostSo currently my daily routine is sending “no actually fuck you” emails to my GC. Never been on a job like this … Everyday I get some email from the GC posturing like we’re gonna get a delay notice. They’re so fucked and delayed they’re trying to pass blame in anyway off onto their subcontractors to share financial miseries. Kinda ruining the fun of building a project. I don’t ever actually touch a tool, but I still walk away with pride knowing my inputs to the project after the fact. The USC Coliseum renovation as an example.yal need to go ahead and get that tech startup going. i know u got the capital pleighboi
My wife (hr for a tech company in OC) is now laying off more employees and is scared her company is gonna go poof since they’re not selling more services during this pandemic. Anybody know of any tech companies that need a solid HR director. She got experience with work visas and everything lol
Capital lol ... she’s stressed cause UE has been not super consistent. In a case where we lose her income, we’re gonna be hurting ....
They ain’t gone though, but total employees have been almost halved ...
She’s putting our resumes while she’s still getting paid. She hoping she doesn’t have to go back to hospitality (she used to work for a hotel)
They ain’t gone though, but total employees have been almost halved ...
She’s putting our resumes while she’s still getting paid. She hoping she doesn’t have to go back to hospitality (she used to work for a hotel)
In studying/skill news. I've definitely been plateuing hard over the last 3 months and plateuing is to be expected and a big part of getting really good at something is being able to endure these periods.
at the same time, being honest with myself, my effort and consistency has definitely waned. Really trying to get back to the consistency I had around April. For example:
April - 125 hrs of studying
August - 101 hrs
September - 103 hrs
So, what I'm telling myself is that if I don't get to 130 hours in October I'm cancelling my ps5 pre-order.
at the same time, being honest with myself, my effort and consistency has definitely waned. Really trying to get back to the consistency I had around April. For example:
April - 125 hrs of studying
August - 101 hrs
September - 103 hrs
So, what I'm telling myself is that if I don't get to 130 hours in October I'm cancelling my ps5 pre-order.
At some point breh, you get diminishing returns when overworked. Maybe a little breather would help you last the hump?
By Fenderputty Go To PostAt some point breh, you get diminishing returns when overworked. Maybe a little breather would help you last the hump?That's what happened in August and September.
By sy Go To PostThat's what happened in August and September.
Those aren’t break lol.
By Laboured Go To PostGot a raise and bonus.That's great man your secretary must be pleased.
Just the 6 fucking months late tho eh?
By sy Go To PostIn studying/skill news. I've definitely been plateuing hard over the last 3 months and plateuing is to be expected and a big part of getting really good at something is being able to endure these periods.Always found self-study is most efficient over long periods when you mix in a bit of professional development. If nothing else, than to have someone check your bad habits and throw you new perspectives/paths.
at the same time, being honest with myself, my effort and consistency has definitely waned. Really trying to get back to the consistency I had around April. For example:
April - 125 hrs of studying
August - 101 hrs
September - 103 hrs
So, what I'm telling myself is that if I don't get to 130 hours in October I'm cancelling my ps5 pre-order.
By Laboured Go To PostGot a raise and bonus.
Just the 6 fucking months late tho eh?
Congrats. I may be demanding SR PM after this project is done I’m on
Congrats on the bonus Laboured!
Psy be careful man, make sure you look after yourself but boy do i take inspiration from your grind, Tony hawk would be proud.
Hired another employee this month, this is all getting very grown up now. Learnt so much first these few years of business, been extremely fortunate re covid and our markets have been fairly resistant thus far.
Psy be careful man, make sure you look after yourself but boy do i take inspiration from your grind, Tony hawk would be proud.
Hired another employee this month, this is all getting very grown up now. Learnt so much first these few years of business, been extremely fortunate re covid and our markets have been fairly resistant thus far.
By sy Go To PostIn studying/skill news. I've definitely been plateuing hard over the last 3 months and plateuing is to be expected and a big part of getting really good at something is being able to endure these periods.what does your learning actually look like? when I'm feeling motivation is low I just start a new project where I get to be fully creative, sometimes taking on some freelance work is effective too because it just sets the task and you do your thing. studying from books/courses etc really burns me out, so I need to balance that with the satisfaction that comes from making stuff
at the same time, being honest with myself, my effort and consistency has definitely waned. Really trying to get back to the consistency I had around April. For example:
April - 125 hrs of studying
August - 101 hrs
September - 103 hrs
So, what I'm telling myself is that if I don't get to 130 hours in October I'm cancelling my ps5 pre-order.
By Kidjr Go To PostHired another employee this month, this is all getting very grown up now.
Honestly we could start a whole thread about those moments in life where you realize you’re doing grown up shit.
Fuck being a manager. It's bad enough when I have to be involved in interviews.
My manager spends 113% of his workday in meetings and then has to work at night just to get shit done. Fuck all of that.
(When I work at night, it's to get extra shit done, so it's different.)
My manager spends 113% of his workday in meetings and then has to work at night just to get shit done. Fuck all of that.
(When I work at night, it's to get extra shit done, so it's different.)
Think there's a whole lot to be said about how people simply 'rise' into management rather than actually specialise in / are talented at it.
By Laboured Go To PostThink there's a whole lot to be said by how people simply 'rise' into management rather than actually specialise in / are talented at it.
Peter Principle
By Pac-12 Go To PostPeter Principle
Ehhhh, sort of. More about specialised / trained skill sets tho.
By Laboured Go To PostEhhhh, sort of. More about specialised / trained skill sets tho.
Oh, I see, you're at that level of incompetence and are now offended.
Entirely possible (not actually in a management position) and I'm not offended. I just also see it in almost every single profession I've had to mingle in.
Look pal, does it seem like I have trouble managing people whilst wearing this Ferrari-branded leather jacket, Oakley sunglasses and parallel import Levi jeans? COME ON.
By Laboured Go To PostSecretary?Sorry it was a joke about your better half because you mentioned she got furloughed.
By Lunatic Go To PostSorry it was a joke about your better half because you mentioned she got furloughed.
Ooooooh hahaha. Yeah she's still only working 70% of her days atm. Sucks.
By sy Go To PostIn studying/skill news. I've definitely been plateuing hard over the last 3 months and plateuing is to be expected and a big part of getting really good at something is being able to endure these periods.
at the same time, being honest with myself, my effort and consistency has definitely waned. Really trying to get back to the consistency I had around April. For example:
April - 125 hrs of studying
August - 101 hrs
September - 103 hrs
So, what I'm telling myself is that if I don't get to 130 hours in October I'm cancelling my ps5 pre-order.
what the hell are you studying 100 hours in a month for?
or is this still the 10000 hrs art training?
I don't get it tbh. That's more time than people would put into a school program. Is it a hobby or a profession?
By domino Go To Postor is this still the 10000 hrs art training?People actually follow this lie perpetuated by known fraud Malcolm Gladwell?
By domino Go To Postwhat the hell are you studying 100 hours in a month for?No hour goal. Just a lot of foundation training. 100 hours a month is not a lot.
or is this still the 10000 hrs art training?
By DY_nasty Go To PostI don't get it tbh. That's more time than people would put into a school program.Not even close. Most decent artschools would have you drawing 8+ hours a day not including homework.
And plus it's not teaching you how to work a real project, baseline industry standards, networking, etc.
I respect the fuck out of the enthusiasm. I've been there. Then I actually dipped my foot in the water and realized swimming in the pool and swimming in the ocean are dramatically different. You give me shit for the writing stuff but I actually made money off of that. I sold my first script at 17 and it got me a scholarship. I don't write full-time because I know the industry well enough to understand my entry point simply isn't practical and won't be until I can leverage production, publication, or at least something with management...
I respect the fuck out of the enthusiasm. I've been there. Then I actually dipped my foot in the water and realized swimming in the pool and swimming in the ocean are dramatically different. You give me shit for the writing stuff but I actually made money off of that. I sold my first script at 17 and it got me a scholarship. I don't write full-time because I know the industry well enough to understand my entry point simply isn't practical and won't be until I can leverage production, publication, or at least something with management...
By sy Go To PostNo hour goal. Just a lot of foundation training.Most decent art schools give you something for showing up and actually point you in the right direction towards a job.
Not even close. Most decent artschools would have you drawing 8+ hours a day not including homework.
Have you even been around a real project yet? Not even shooting at you but I think you're really doing a disservice to yourself by focusing on goals past the horizon before understanding the path to get there.
Schools teach you more than just how to draw. There's the networking component, building a portfolio, throwing you into the thick of different things you don't want to learn but only find out later it's valuable, etc.
Your grind is admirable but it's pretty damn myopic. You would've learned just as much if not more having been in the industry last 3 years -- and at least you would've gotten paid.
Your grind is admirable but it's pretty damn myopic. You would've learned just as much if not more having been in the industry last 3 years -- and at least you would've gotten paid.
ngl man i've seen your blog. it seems like you're more than talented enough to quit the full study grind and move into actual work/networking and put some grind into that.
And don't get me wrong, I think I paid way too much for my degree relative to what school taught me, so I am not advocating school was/is the answer by any means.
it's all appreciated. That's what the thread is for.
I just think there's a big misunderstanding in terms of where I'm at vs the level of skill required in field I want to be in. It's just a weird thing to communicate when from my own eyes and the people I've talked to(from low level to quite a bit above the industry standard). There's nothing about where my skills are at that would get a foot in the door. As far as I'm concerned, this is the first year I'm actually learning how to draw, everything before was symbols.
I just think there's a big misunderstanding in terms of where I'm at vs the level of skill required in field I want to be in. It's just a weird thing to communicate when from my own eyes and the people I've talked to(from low level to quite a bit above the industry standard). There's nothing about where my skills are at that would get a foot in the door. As far as I'm concerned, this is the first year I'm actually learning how to draw, everything before was symbols.
By domino Go To Postngl man i've seen your blog. it seems like you're more than talented enough to quit the full study grind and move into actual work/networking and put some grind into that.It really isn't mang. It's like me looking at somebody's mountain of code and being impressed.
By reilo Go To PostSchools teach you more than just how to draw. There's the networking component, building a portfolio, throwing you into the thick of different things you don't want to learn but only find out later it's valuable, etc.and decent schools put students through 2 years of foundation classes before they even start building a portfolio. That's where I'm at.
Your grind is admirable but it's pretty damn myopic. You would've learned just as much if not more having been in the industry last 3 years – and at least you would've gotten paid.
By sy Go To Postit's all appreciated. That's what the thread is for.I think you're romanticizing the fuck out of what's required and turning it into some colossal entity. And also dismissing quote a bit of all that's offered by institutions (not saying it's required, but there's definitely value).
I just think there's a big misunderstanding in terms of where I'm at vs the level of skill required in field I want to be in. It's just a weird thing to communicate when from my own eyes and the people I've talked to(from low level to quite a bit above the industry standard). There's nothing about where my skills are at that would get a foot in the door. As far as I'm concerned, this is the first year I'm actually learning how to draw, everything before was symbols.
It really isn't mang. It's like me looking at somebody's mountain of code and being impressed.
and decent schools put students through 2 years of foundation classes before they even start building a portfolio. That's where I'm at.
And those people are great because they're talented and they know how to work. That's a constant across the board lol. There's countless people who develop or are born with incredible skills that do nothing with it. If you're not measuring the practicality of the tools you're developing, then you're avoiding half of the equation.
By DY_nasty Go To PostI think you're romanticizing the fuck out of what's required and turning it into some colossal entity. And also dismissing quote a bit of all that's offered by institutions (not saying it's required, but there's definitely value).
And those people are great because they're talented and they know how to work. That's a constant across the board lol. There's countless people who develop or are born with incredible skills that do nothing with it. If you're not measuring the practicality of the tools you're developing, then you're avoiding half of the equation.
Man, people will wax poetic about all of this shit, then go hire someone with marginally less skill, because they actually have produced results in a working environment. Same ones that will say, "this won't get your foot in the door" while omitting how much time they spent working for smaller businesses and climbing their way through the ranks, like everyone else in literally every other industry. lol. Same ones that hustled non-stop, while practicing, because that's what artists have to do. It really isn't an either or thing.
To many artists fall into the trap of not working on both muscles: the art and business side of it.
sy I've seen people way less talented than you in the industry lol
dont be scared
and go be ass, thats ok too.
dont be scared
and go be ass, thats ok too.
By Yurtlicious Go To Postsy I've seen people way less talented than you in the industry lol
dont be scared
and go be ass, thats ok too.
Can't be stated enough.
By Yurtlicious Go To Postsy I've seen people way less talented than you in the industry lolthank you, you haven't and I am.
dont be scared
and go be ass, thats ok too.
By DY_nasty Go To PostI think you're romanticizing the fuck out of what's required and turning it into some colossal entity. And also dismissing quote a bit of all that's offered by institutions (not saying it's required, but there's definitely value).I don't believe I am. I'm confident in my ability to honestly critique where I am vs where I need to be.
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And who the fuck are you? lol
Don't confuse shadowboxing for real sparring. Get out there and get real feedback - the good and the bad. It's part of the process. In all seriousness man... this approach and mindset is how you box yourself in and become horrible to work with. Nobody is gonna be able to tell you shit. In most fields that's bad, sure. But in any creative environment? That's how you get blacklisted.
You can't put it off if you're serious about making this a career.
Don't confuse shadowboxing for real sparring. Get out there and get real feedback - the good and the bad. It's part of the process. In all seriousness man... this approach and mindset is how you box yourself in and become horrible to work with. Nobody is gonna be able to tell you shit. In most fields that's bad, sure. But in any creative environment? That's how you get blacklisted.
You can't put it off if you're serious about making this a career.