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Death is just a new beginning.
When you get so hyped for a site and are like I'm just going to do it! And then you read one rule and realize.............................you can't. (>人<;)
last edit on Aug 6, 2023 17:40:02 GMT by 𝓛𝓪𝓭𝔂 𝓐𝓭𝓲𝓻𝓪
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Death is just a new beginning.
As predicted, the owner of proboards has either 1: stepped down, or 2: been removed, either way proboards future is looking more and more grim, go big company takeovers........
last edit on Jul 27, 2023 21:16:04 GMT by 𝓛𝓪𝓭𝔂 𝓐𝓭𝓲𝓻𝓪
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I think the most painful thing about working...is not agreeing morally with some of the policies!! And then you have to message clients pretending you are all for it.......when in fact you are dying inside, ahhhh!!!
last edit on Jul 17, 2023 20:25:50 GMT by 𝓛𝓪𝓭𝔂 𝓐𝓭𝓲𝓻𝓪
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Death is just a new beginning.
Relatively recent, client needed to cancel their order wanted all their money back because their poor children were riddled with illnesses that sent them to the hospital so their trip was canceled. I felt all the feels for this person, and convinced my boss to refund them despite it going against our service agreement.

Only to be made a fool of later on by finding an ad by said person who just got someone cheaper to do the same work and that's the real reason they canceled. Best kicker of all they don't even have kids who can be deathly sick.

So...yeah crappy 'people' lesson learned, have to follow policies regardless of what a person tells me, and it sucks because I just want to do nice things for people in need.
last edit on Jul 1, 2023 20:51:39 GMT by 𝓛𝓪𝓭𝔂 𝓐𝓭𝓲𝓻𝓪
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Death is just a new beginning.
Sometimes people leave, and that's okay, it can hurt, it can suck. But maybe even though no words were exchanged, maybe they did it for their own benefit, and in the end that's what will help them the most. If you care about the person then you can respect that need and hope for the future that maybe one day you'll see them again. I miss you friend and I hope where ever life takes you, that you're safe and are happy.
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Death is just a new beginning.
Outside, the sky transitioned from the vibrant hues of the afternoon sun to the velvety darkness of the night, casting a gentle stillness over the land.
P.s this is cheating because it's my best friend's writing not mine, lol. But she gave me permission!!

last edit on Jun 3, 2023 17:56:03 GMT by 𝓛𝓪𝓭𝔂 𝓐𝓭𝓲𝓻𝓪
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Death is just a new beginning.
Anyone else having issues with their notifications? All of mine are turned on but when I just found a post where someone quoted me but I had no notification at all. Lol the irony of this is someone is going to quote me answer and I won't it. Oof. Well if I miss anyone's reply I apologize about that. 
last edit on May 26, 2023 5:01:42 GMT by 𝓛𝓪𝓭𝔂 𝓐𝓭𝓲𝓻𝓪
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As someone who conducts interviews now at my new job, I can say that it's given me a new perspective. I have a sheet of question I need to go through, and throughout it 1 or 2 are crucial enough that if the candidate doesn't answer them properly, I'm to speed through the rest because they are an immediate no.

I always thought those who make site layouts/templates would excel in getting work pertaining to it because of the monumental talent they have to do what they do. But it's sad to know that the industry like so many others is not kind.
sorry to double post but i just wanted to comment!

as someone who's also hired ppl i think it's a little dismissive to completely write someone off for one or two fudged questions. what if they're nervous, or what if they're bad at interviewing? and if you keep them for the rest of the interview, you're wasting everyone's time really. that's just...being a decent person imo.

and people are really talented at layouts/templates in the rpc! it's just not enough to compromise the entire skillset of what a graphic designer needs. you really need to consider things like branding & identity, logos, illustrations, and so on. it's like hiring a programmer because you can code templates! it helps, but you need a more varied skillset.

while i don't deny that the industry is tough, there are plenty of ppl who are willing to share their knowledge if you're interested in becoming a good designer!


As someone who has a best friend with pretty bad anxiety, I completely understand this and no matter the question I feel the interview as a whole should be considered. But I'm new and so I have to follow the current rules before I can add in my own suggestions!

Though I will say the 2 questions they judge harshly make sense to me. 1, is how satisfied you are with life. Since you work with animals they can't afford someone who is unhappy because it will impact the pets. And 2, what kind of pay are you looking for! They've found in the past if the person expects something high, they tend to quit the job very quickly when it doesn't meet their expectations and this is hard on the animals since they bond with the employees who take care of them.

But as mentioned, it just opened my eyes that in an interview there can be certain questions that make or break your ability to get hired. I never knew that before...I guess I was naïve!
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Death is just a new beginning.
As someone who conducts interviews now at my new job, I can say that it's given me a new perspective. I have a sheet of question I need to go through, and throughout it 1 or 2 are crucial enough that if the candidate doesn't answer them properly, I'm to speed through the rest because they are an immediate no.

I always thought those who make site layouts/templates would excel in getting work pertaining to it because of the monumental talent they have to do what they do. But it's sad to know that the industry like so many others is not kind.
last edit on May 20, 2023 15:41:17 GMT by 𝓛𝓪𝓭𝔂 𝓐𝓭𝓲𝓻𝓪
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Death is just a new beginning.
I got a job, a work at home job. I can't believe it. I've got six months of training ahead of me and I'm over the moon about it.
last edit on May 4, 2023 3:58:10 GMT by 𝓛𝓪𝓭𝔂 𝓐𝓭𝓲𝓻𝓪
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Death is just a new beginning.
Sometimes I really hate the way I am especially when I know there are countless others in the same position as me and they are doing fine. Is it in my genes, the way I was raised a combination of both? Who knows, all I know is one minute I'm fine, the next I'm questioning everything I am.

An example of this madness is, I make a post, no likes, someone else makes a similar post bam likes. Suddenly I'm questioning my worth, and hating the liking system, thinking it's a popularity contest! And then finally settling down and realizing how dramatic and ridiculous I'm being. But the feelings when they come are so strong and consuming. And then I just feel exhausted after it all, and think about all the posts that have 0 likes, and the people behind them don't care.

I mean there are some really cool people on here that I secretly admire because of how free they appear online, like no insecurities ever bother them...but maybe that's just how they present themselves, and they are actually like me (most of the time), fretting and keeping it hidden from others.

I just wanted to write about this. I hope maybe next time I'm feeling dumb like this I can read back this exposing message of my inner workings and not feel so worked up.
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order mcdonalds what u want yall
None for me just some good company please! p.s I'll probably steal some of your fries. ♥