The article discusses the emotional toll and desperation many designers feel due to job losses amid layoffs. It reflects on how job-seeking has become an urgent necessity, transforming it into an emotional act rather than a pursuit of passion. It encourages readers to reconnect with their initial motivations for entering design, emphasizing the importance of curiosity and professional networking. By revisiting these fundamental motivations, individuals can better navigate the challenges of today’s job market without succumbing to despair.
Ever since the layoffs started, so many designers in my personal network have been looking for work. It's no surprise that we are all stuck in a similar scenario that feels as if we were robbed of something so crucial to our lives.
Job-seeking is an act of desperation. It implies that you need a job so that you can survive, because money is how we dictate the meaning of value.
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