Lukeisha,
I took a job once where I hoped the firm owner would become a mentor.
I said as much in the interview. Not only did this not happen, but
after a year of working there, I had nothing to show for it
professionally. Everything I had worked on was the continuation of a
previously existing project and I became suspicious that he had
stopped assigning me new design work.
I mentioned my suspicion to him and he confirmed that yes, he didn't
have confidence in my design ability. I was floored, but at least I
knew the truth.
So, I was faced with a dilemma. I could either believe his assessment
that I was a bad designer, or I could believe my clients and others
who said I was a good designer. I had a lot at stake -- my career, my
self worth, my dreams. Ultimately, I decided that his opinion did
not count and that moreover, I couldn't afford to believe him.
That realization -- that I had a CHOICE what to believe -- was enough
to empower me. I put in my resignation the next day and embarked on a
freelance career that I have never regretted.
-- Kim
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Kim Bieler Graphic Design
www.kbgd.com
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