drea2design

Happy New Year

Reality
January 11, 2010 View Comments

I just wanted to take the time to wish everybody a Happy New Year. Yeah, I know 2 weeks late. Sorry.

Well, I’ve been kinda busy. I decided to actively pursue looking for a new job. I really have no choice, I’m running out of money. I organized my iGoogle to follow a couple job boards, made a spreadsheet showing who, what, when I sent out a resume and am working on my online portfolio. I really like the single page designs. I’ve been researching and getting ideas.

But the hardest thing is not seeing any available jobs as a print production artist. Almost all the available positions are looking for web experience, lots of Flash jobs out there. Frustration is setting in. I’ve even sent my resume out for Studio Manager positions. I’d rather not have that kind of responsibilities. But what can I do, especially at my age and with that many years of experience? There have been a couple internships that I was thinking of applying to. I’d get the experience I need and maybe start an new career doing something completely different. Still thinking about it.

Okay, enough of the negativity. I will get a new job or find enough freelance to support myself and my two kids. It will happen!

  • Hi Andrea. How odd. I have seen your online portfolio when I was trying to figure out what url I should use. I'm still trying to figure out if I want to go back to a full-time position or continue doing freelance. It's been nice taking it slow and actually enjoying life. Congratulations & good luck in your new endeavors!
  • I know this will sound spooky, but I'm also Andrea Prieto, and you name just came up in the list of "People you might know" in linkedIn. What Is even more spooky is that I'm also in design and until a week ago I was also looking for a job and updating my online portfolio. The happy end of this story is that I found a job very soon, so I guess you'll find your's very soon too, heheheh, or I really hope so.
    For a moment I thought I was talking to my self. heheh


    all the best

    Andrea Prieto
  • Anna
    Go get 'EM!
  • Sunset Gurl
    It will happen!!!!!
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