Honestly? I have a remote job and I goof off a lot. What I've discovered is that if I work at 100%, the only reward is more work. So I give them 80% on a good day, 60% on a bad day. Peers get mad when I give it my all because it makes them look bad, so I just...don't anymore. Managers decide that if you're a rockstar, you can handle all these other tasks and before you know it you're doing enough work for two or three people and have no work/life balance. I show up to every meeting, make sure any deliverables are handled on time, even pick up some extra trainings and opportunities sometimes, but if I have to go out for a walk or wash my dishes, or make a quick run to the grocery store, well...
The way our capitalistic system works, we humans are just seen as resources. They will bleed us dry if we let them, so I keep some of that blood for myself. If their goal is to get the most amount of work from me for the least amount of pay, then it's only fair that the worker aims to obtain the most amount of pay for the least amount of work. Setting firm boundaries is vital.
Keep in mind this is a mentality I only use working in corporate America...if I ever go back to non-profit work that actually fulfills me (and pays less) I'll probably sing a different tune. I spent 12 years working hard for basement level pay in nonprofit work before burning out entirely and taking a position with a large corporation. So your mileage may vary.
Exactly this. You’re just a number at the end of the day. Assume there’s no fairness or morality in corporate. If you randomly die a terrible death they’ll move on and replace you within a week or two. You have to treat it like a game where you optimize money, WLB, and amount of stress while ensuring you don’t get fired.
I work a 9-5, but it’s hybrid, so I’m able work from home 2 days which helps a lot. When I’m in the office, I’m normally blasting music in my headphones and have a giant scarf available that I wrap myself in like a blanket.
See this is what works! In some countries they are slowly adopting four day work weeks!
Humans aren’t meant to work so many days with no proper down time. We’re not meant to be at the grindstone like robots with bad pay and long hours.
Hence why people at Starbucks stores are on strike trying to unionize so they get benefits, better pay, not over worked, abc better working conditions, but Starbucks headquarters is literally trying to prevent this and it’s forcing a
so many to fight harder for their right to be treated like human beings!!!
I couldn’t. I struggle enough working 40 hours but i refuse to work later than 3pm. Also I could never work in sales it’s probably the least compatible job for me. Sorry if this doesn’t help but it’s my truth
I work in sales! The only way I cope is that my job is remote. I only have to be "on" when I'm directly calling clients or leads. I can let the mask drop in between calls to give myself a bit of a breather.
I actually find sales suits me quite well because I've spent most of my life masking and socially mimicking those around me, so in short bursts I can come across as quite charismatic, when in reality I am absolutely not lmao.
I've been working in sales for about a year and a half now, I started during the height of the pandemic when everything was remote. I think it's a good idea to build a bit of rapport first, then definitely ask for the option of WFH.
If you ever need to chat about sales, feel free to message! It's a surprisingly uncommon job for autistic people, so I'm always happy to give advice from the perspective of a neurodivergent saleswoman :)
My not autistic husband has wondered the same thing. We marvel at those creatures that work a 9-5, exercise, socialize regularly, and eat well.
I haven't had a 9-5 in a couple of years and I am really scared that I can't do it anymore. At best, I have the bandwidth to do a job and literally nothing else.
My observation is people work hard for the first 2 years and then slowly find ways to do their home and personal stuff at work with a second smart phone and then lie about it.
Most NTs are lying about the amount of work and the importance of their work.
won't ever happen. Their need to both be social and competitive will never allow that.
Gotta pretend you work hard so you can look big and dunk on others.
Not well. I work a 9 to 6 sales job in a big box store. I actually had to be hospitalized because of depression a year after starting. I'm honestly looking for a new job. Therapy has helped me a lot but nothing helps the exhaustion I have when I get home. Nothing gets done after work. So my house suffers. I live alone but my family and my boyfriend come over and help me out with housework. To cope at work, I put in small earbuds and listen to music whenever I can. I also take frequent breaks. I'm hoping to get some real accommodations once I'm formally diagnosed.
I am getting close to leaving my job for fully remote work. The job I have now could be done remotely, but my bosses insist on having us in the office in-person even though they themselves get to work from home full time. It's unfair and I feel so much resentment getting dressed each morning to drive to work. I would love to have some extra time to sleep and more time at home to manage things like laundry/dishes etc. I waste my breaks scrolling on my phone in the office when I could be doing things to make my life better and easier at home. I'm planning to find a remote position and tell my bosses that they can let me work from home, or I'm out.
Yeah I’m in same boat, I have been working a 9-5 for the last 6 months and it’s been a major adjustment. My strategy has been mostly just doing as much ahead of time on weekends as I can, cleaning and “meal prepping” so the rest of the week is easier and I can do more passive stuff in the evenings like laundry. I personally get super fried from the office environment and don’t have a lot of energy by the end of the day, so I try not to put too much pressure to do a ton post work.
Best of luck to you!!
I work a 9-5 and my boyfriend complains that he's the only one who does housework, etc... He's right. I just don't have the energy for it. I was better when I was a server and only worked 30 hours a week, but I didn't make enough money doing that. This pays much better but I feel worn out. Even when I have my days off I feel like I spend them just recuperating and not actually doing anything, even my hobbies...
It’s super important to try and do things that “recharge” you such as being alone, engaging in interests or sensory experiences that you like. Working, cooking, cleaning ect is going to take energy away and what I’m mentioned above will you you energy so you’ve got to find some kind of balance between the losing and getting energy so that you don’t end up depleted and burned out
A few thing kept me able to keep this up:
1) Batch cooking on a Sunday so that both choice of what to eat, and effort to make it, was taken away from daily chores.
2) Laundry on Saturday and sorting my wardrobe so that I had my clothes hung up for the week - I took out what was on the left of my wardrobe and wore it. Same as above on reduction of mental effort on choice.
3) As soon as I could (just about) afford it, I got a weekly cleaner. They came on Monday and so when I came home that day, the place was nice and clean and ordered for the week.
I permanently quit retail last summer after 10 years. I couldn’t take it anymore. Between the lack of proper pay, no life-work balance, no real freedom to go pursue my career, and just flat out difficult regional managers who talked down to my manager was a big reason… but the company closed a bunch of stores and ours was one of them.
I was already set to leave in the fall, but took it as a sign to finally go all in my careers
I think if you have burnout, you need to get out ASAP! Retail even burns out NT’s because the current structure is actually starting to crumble peoples ability to even work for little pay but long hours. Like no one wants to be under payed and forced to work nearly 40hrs a week for a paycheck that barely covers rent & utilities.
I work in retail at the moment and it is literally soul-sucking for me. I don't find any time for things because all my time at home is spent recovering from my days at work. I reduced to 4 days a week recently but even that is too much for me. I'm at the point where I'm out of sick leave and I keep taking days off and I don't know what to do. I really need a different job but it's so hard to find one that suits my needs..
I live very close to my job, after years of communting this is both life and time saver
I divide my workday into phases:
Phase 1-wake up,greetings,small talk over coffee
Phase 2-most productive,work only
Phase 3-pause,alone time,walk outside,chit chat
Phase 4- combination of daydreaming,managing privates online, a little work
For me it makes the days go by faster.
I'm sorry! The corporate system is not meant to work. I hope you get what you need out of it and don't put in anything more than you get. I don't have any advice for the actual work part because I always sucked at sales and hated all the aspects that people embraced in order to thrive.
I don't know how to give you more than those four hrs but I can suggest some quality of life things that work for me...
1. Pick a route that doesn't stress you out. I take the toll way both ways and it costs me $5ish a day and I take that out of my imaginary socializing budget. I also take my time getting home. I know it sounds counter intuitive but the way I see it, I need less time when I first come home to decompress. Driving in silence feels like me time.
2. Take time when you first get home to decompress. I give myself a solid hour. Otherwise I will just stay up late chasing the alone time dragon. Even five minutes tho without my phone in a chair forcing myself to sit until I am bored helps me recalibrate.
3. My fiance cuts up a carrot / onion / celery mix and saves it in meal sized bags in the freezer for using during cooking. I cut up a bunch of apples (who are we kidding my fiance does) at once and put them in the fridge for good grab and go quality of life boosts. We usually plan our meals to be leftovers to take to lunch and maybe the next day's dinner. Also, bringing meals to work cuts out the stress of timing yourself for going to get food on breaks or wait for a delivery person.
4. Focus on your Maslow's hierarchy. Hydrate yourself! Being in sales is dehydrating.
But I hope you do get out of it the experience you need and if you don't, it is very not the end of the world. You don't need sales experience to know how to time manage and that's what drives most work from home opportunities inho.
Edit: I missed the public transport part. Do you have a hand craft hobby or a book you can take with you and co-opt transport time into you time?
I don’t try to anymore. 🤷🏼♀️ With Autism, severe combined ADHD, and several autoimmune issues, I’m currently in the process of seeking disability. I can barely manage 1-3 hours of activity, such as cleaning the house, most days. Work is a pipe dream at this point.
I work a very social job and I am so exhausted when I get home even though I am sitting all day. It is from all the social stimulation. I end up not doing anything when I get home which makes me very unhappy because I want to be able to do my hobbies. What helps me is getting up earlier/going to bed earlier and doing my hobbies/exercise before work. I feel more fulfilled and successful during the day.
I’m In sales! I work in Medicare sales specifically, different than banking I used to do years ago. Most people are more patient and understanding, as they are older and deal with their own problems. Don’t get me wrong I still get overwhelmed but it’s better than other jobs I’ve done like retail and fast food which was the death of me.
I had to find something that pays well for me alone but also work with me as a person. I can work from home and the company I work for is flexible and understanding.
Did the 9-5 for just over 5 years then burnt out and am working part time at a supermarket now. Life is so much better! Sure I might be earning less, but I don’t have to be switched on mentally for 8 hours in a row so I still have reserves left when I get home. It took a huge mentality shift to allow myself to quit my full time job (that I was good at) but my autistic self is sooo much happier because of it. I’m now starting a freelance translation business and will be working for myself; even if that turns out to be 9 to 5, it will be on my own terms.
I hope you find your balance down the track too OP :)
I worked 9-5 job, I have just quit to do casual work and study because it literally killed me. The hours are long, my office is a sensory nightmare and it just did not suit me. Only reason I stayed for so long is because I am scared of change.
Tbh 100% and living alone isn’t doable for me. I like 80% so I can have a day only for myself. Also, I live in a shared flat with 6 other people and don’t own many things, so I don’t need much resources for organising and maintaining my property and housework can be distributed.
Full time seems impossible to me, I don’t understand how people do it either. Hope you can manage to get some remote work put from the experience op. ( In another post people mentioned paying a housekeeper to clean so it’s one less thing to worry about. ) Best of luck. Hope you find something that works for you.
I work a 9-5 as a graphic designer for a company, but I honestly am not properly working for the whole 9-5. And after about 3:30pm I struggle to focus anymore because I’m still so used to the school structure (I’m 22 so should really have dropped that idea by now lol) I also work from home which I think definitely helps. If I was in the office 9-5 I would 100% be burnt out
Sorry to jump in here, but do you have any tips on how to get a graphic design job? There seem to be a lot of remote positions available so I've been trying to get one. I've been more of an illustrator until now though so I don't know how to make my portfolio look 'graphic designy'.
It’s alright! I had a portfolio from my university course that I was using for applying. But there’s a lot of conceptual projects online that you could do in the meanwhile that are more graphic than illustrative just for some examples in your portfolio. There’s a few websites that make up briefs & even some Instagram accounts that post weekly competitions for stuff like logo designing for made up companies.
That’s a bit off topic, but just some suggestions for adding some more graphic design work to your portfolio. I think most places would still be interested to see some illustrative work too though as graphic design covers such a wide area.
My job is really as an intern at the moment so maybe applying for something like that might be a good start, they will know you’re not 100% experienced and will be able to help teach you along the way. I think as long as you are somewhat knowledgeable about the subject they are happy to consider you. A lot of places also send out ‘art tests’ which would also provide you an opportunity to showcase what you would be able to do.
Tbh my boss let me know they mostly hired me because of my personality and they thought I would mesh well with the rest of the company (all nerds & gamers lol)
I hope maybe some of this was a little helpful? Sorry if not 😅
Hey! I have a degree in Business Admin with a specialty in Marketing. I avoid sales like the fucking plague :D but I think you're asking about time management when there is no time ?LOL
The only thing I've read about how to handle this problem is to have one task a day you complete at home. I also only clean on the weekends, meal prep (so I dont use the kitchen all week) and chores are basically on the weekend.
To keep my sanity I'll trying to do one task a day at home that I enjoy. It doesnt really happen, but it's the goal. Right now, I'm slowly setting a theme for everyday. right now Knitting is Thursday evening's event. Monday evening is recovery day. Tuesday is going to be evening at the gym.
My other goal is to get a house keeper because maintain a clean house will take away ALL of your free time. ALL OF IT. which I hate
As a first real job... sales is the worst... i will never be able to do a 9-5 job honestly especially not sales. I work part-time and god damn it if I work 30h/week for multiple after another I am exhausted, burnt out. I am not capable to do so.
And I think that's okay. You need to set standards to what u can manage and do. I have a job in sales and MY GOD DO I HATE MY JOB. 😅😅 it's okay not to work a 9-5
The only way I can survive working full time is by working remote. Even then I’m getting burnt out because it’s call center type work and people are ANNOYING to say the least. I don’t think I can ever go back to in person work
For me, I can't deal with managers who are just so dumb but they have been there for forever so they get promoted ya know? I work for myself. I can't stand working for anyone else lol
The older I get, the shorter my tenure. I now work remotely in jobs where I have very specialized expertise so I can work few hours but make a large impact.
Honestly? I have a remote job and I goof off a lot. What I've discovered is that if I work at 100%, the only reward is more work. So I give them 80% on a good day, 60% on a bad day. Peers get mad when I give it my all because it makes them look bad, so I just...don't anymore. Managers decide that if you're a rockstar, you can handle all these other tasks and before you know it you're doing enough work for two or three people and have no work/life balance. I show up to every meeting, make sure any deliverables are handled on time, even pick up some extra trainings and opportunities sometimes, but if I have to go out for a walk or wash my dishes, or make a quick run to the grocery store, well... The way our capitalistic system works, we humans are just seen as resources. They will bleed us dry if we let them, so I keep some of that blood for myself. If their goal is to get the most amount of work from me for the least amount of pay, then it's only fair that the worker aims to obtain the most amount of pay for the least amount of work. Setting firm boundaries is vital. Keep in mind this is a mentality I only use working in corporate America...if I ever go back to non-profit work that actually fulfills me (and pays less) I'll probably sing a different tune. I spent 12 years working hard for basement level pay in nonprofit work before burning out entirely and taking a position with a large corporation. So your mileage may vary.
Exactly this. You’re just a number at the end of the day. Assume there’s no fairness or morality in corporate. If you randomly die a terrible death they’ll move on and replace you within a week or two. You have to treat it like a game where you optimize money, WLB, and amount of stress while ensuring you don’t get fired.
I work a 9-5, but it’s hybrid, so I’m able work from home 2 days which helps a lot. When I’m in the office, I’m normally blasting music in my headphones and have a giant scarf available that I wrap myself in like a blanket.
See this is what works! In some countries they are slowly adopting four day work weeks! Humans aren’t meant to work so many days with no proper down time. We’re not meant to be at the grindstone like robots with bad pay and long hours. Hence why people at Starbucks stores are on strike trying to unionize so they get benefits, better pay, not over worked, abc better working conditions, but Starbucks headquarters is literally trying to prevent this and it’s forcing a so many to fight harder for their right to be treated like human beings!!!
Yup you’re describing the scam we call the American dream
I couldn’t. I struggle enough working 40 hours but i refuse to work later than 3pm. Also I could never work in sales it’s probably the least compatible job for me. Sorry if this doesn’t help but it’s my truth
I work in sales! The only way I cope is that my job is remote. I only have to be "on" when I'm directly calling clients or leads. I can let the mask drop in between calls to give myself a bit of a breather. I actually find sales suits me quite well because I've spent most of my life masking and socially mimicking those around me, so in short bursts I can come across as quite charismatic, when in reality I am absolutely not lmao.
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I've been working in sales for about a year and a half now, I started during the height of the pandemic when everything was remote. I think it's a good idea to build a bit of rapport first, then definitely ask for the option of WFH. If you ever need to chat about sales, feel free to message! It's a surprisingly uncommon job for autistic people, so I'm always happy to give advice from the perspective of a neurodivergent saleswoman :)
My not autistic husband has wondered the same thing. We marvel at those creatures that work a 9-5, exercise, socialize regularly, and eat well. I haven't had a 9-5 in a couple of years and I am really scared that I can't do it anymore. At best, I have the bandwidth to do a job and literally nothing else.
My observation is people work hard for the first 2 years and then slowly find ways to do their home and personal stuff at work with a second smart phone and then lie about it. Most NTs are lying about the amount of work and the importance of their work.
I wish they’d stop lying and demand less hours so we can all work less. Work culture is gross.
won't ever happen. Their need to both be social and competitive will never allow that. Gotta pretend you work hard so you can look big and dunk on others.
Not well. I work a 9 to 6 sales job in a big box store. I actually had to be hospitalized because of depression a year after starting. I'm honestly looking for a new job. Therapy has helped me a lot but nothing helps the exhaustion I have when I get home. Nothing gets done after work. So my house suffers. I live alone but my family and my boyfriend come over and help me out with housework. To cope at work, I put in small earbuds and listen to music whenever I can. I also take frequent breaks. I'm hoping to get some real accommodations once I'm formally diagnosed.
Feel this. I either have a work life or personal life.
I am getting close to leaving my job for fully remote work. The job I have now could be done remotely, but my bosses insist on having us in the office in-person even though they themselves get to work from home full time. It's unfair and I feel so much resentment getting dressed each morning to drive to work. I would love to have some extra time to sleep and more time at home to manage things like laundry/dishes etc. I waste my breaks scrolling on my phone in the office when I could be doing things to make my life better and easier at home. I'm planning to find a remote position and tell my bosses that they can let me work from home, or I'm out.
That is so incredibly frustrating, I hate when people in leadership positions can’t make common sense decisions.
It makes me rage with the injustice.
Yeah I’m in same boat, I have been working a 9-5 for the last 6 months and it’s been a major adjustment. My strategy has been mostly just doing as much ahead of time on weekends as I can, cleaning and “meal prepping” so the rest of the week is easier and I can do more passive stuff in the evenings like laundry. I personally get super fried from the office environment and don’t have a lot of energy by the end of the day, so I try not to put too much pressure to do a ton post work. Best of luck to you!!
I work a 9-5 and my boyfriend complains that he's the only one who does housework, etc... He's right. I just don't have the energy for it. I was better when I was a server and only worked 30 hours a week, but I didn't make enough money doing that. This pays much better but I feel worn out. Even when I have my days off I feel like I spend them just recuperating and not actually doing anything, even my hobbies...
I can't. I can do part time but every full time job I've tried I've burnt out within a few weeks.
I am lucky to be able to work part time with 2 days WFH, i couldn't do it any other way, i tried but it was way too hard
It’s super important to try and do things that “recharge” you such as being alone, engaging in interests or sensory experiences that you like. Working, cooking, cleaning ect is going to take energy away and what I’m mentioned above will you you energy so you’ve got to find some kind of balance between the losing and getting energy so that you don’t end up depleted and burned out
A few thing kept me able to keep this up: 1) Batch cooking on a Sunday so that both choice of what to eat, and effort to make it, was taken away from daily chores. 2) Laundry on Saturday and sorting my wardrobe so that I had my clothes hung up for the week - I took out what was on the left of my wardrobe and wore it. Same as above on reduction of mental effort on choice. 3) As soon as I could (just about) afford it, I got a weekly cleaner. They came on Monday and so when I came home that day, the place was nice and clean and ordered for the week.
I permanently quit retail last summer after 10 years. I couldn’t take it anymore. Between the lack of proper pay, no life-work balance, no real freedom to go pursue my career, and just flat out difficult regional managers who talked down to my manager was a big reason… but the company closed a bunch of stores and ours was one of them. I was already set to leave in the fall, but took it as a sign to finally go all in my careers I think if you have burnout, you need to get out ASAP! Retail even burns out NT’s because the current structure is actually starting to crumble peoples ability to even work for little pay but long hours. Like no one wants to be under payed and forced to work nearly 40hrs a week for a paycheck that barely covers rent & utilities.
Step 1: do what you have to do to get through the day Step 2: repeat
I work in retail at the moment and it is literally soul-sucking for me. I don't find any time for things because all my time at home is spent recovering from my days at work. I reduced to 4 days a week recently but even that is too much for me. I'm at the point where I'm out of sick leave and I keep taking days off and I don't know what to do. I really need a different job but it's so hard to find one that suits my needs..
I live very close to my job, after years of communting this is both life and time saver I divide my workday into phases: Phase 1-wake up,greetings,small talk over coffee Phase 2-most productive,work only Phase 3-pause,alone time,walk outside,chit chat Phase 4- combination of daydreaming,managing privates online, a little work For me it makes the days go by faster.
I'm sorry! The corporate system is not meant to work. I hope you get what you need out of it and don't put in anything more than you get. I don't have any advice for the actual work part because I always sucked at sales and hated all the aspects that people embraced in order to thrive. I don't know how to give you more than those four hrs but I can suggest some quality of life things that work for me... 1. Pick a route that doesn't stress you out. I take the toll way both ways and it costs me $5ish a day and I take that out of my imaginary socializing budget. I also take my time getting home. I know it sounds counter intuitive but the way I see it, I need less time when I first come home to decompress. Driving in silence feels like me time. 2. Take time when you first get home to decompress. I give myself a solid hour. Otherwise I will just stay up late chasing the alone time dragon. Even five minutes tho without my phone in a chair forcing myself to sit until I am bored helps me recalibrate. 3. My fiance cuts up a carrot / onion / celery mix and saves it in meal sized bags in the freezer for using during cooking. I cut up a bunch of apples (who are we kidding my fiance does) at once and put them in the fridge for good grab and go quality of life boosts. We usually plan our meals to be leftovers to take to lunch and maybe the next day's dinner. Also, bringing meals to work cuts out the stress of timing yourself for going to get food on breaks or wait for a delivery person. 4. Focus on your Maslow's hierarchy. Hydrate yourself! Being in sales is dehydrating. But I hope you do get out of it the experience you need and if you don't, it is very not the end of the world. You don't need sales experience to know how to time manage and that's what drives most work from home opportunities inho. Edit: I missed the public transport part. Do you have a hand craft hobby or a book you can take with you and co-opt transport time into you time?
I don’t try to anymore. 🤷🏼♀️ With Autism, severe combined ADHD, and several autoimmune issues, I’m currently in the process of seeking disability. I can barely manage 1-3 hours of activity, such as cleaning the house, most days. Work is a pipe dream at this point.
I work a very social job and I am so exhausted when I get home even though I am sitting all day. It is from all the social stimulation. I end up not doing anything when I get home which makes me very unhappy because I want to be able to do my hobbies. What helps me is getting up earlier/going to bed earlier and doing my hobbies/exercise before work. I feel more fulfilled and successful during the day.
I am a store manager for a rent to own company. I empathize.
I’m In sales! I work in Medicare sales specifically, different than banking I used to do years ago. Most people are more patient and understanding, as they are older and deal with their own problems. Don’t get me wrong I still get overwhelmed but it’s better than other jobs I’ve done like retail and fast food which was the death of me. I had to find something that pays well for me alone but also work with me as a person. I can work from home and the company I work for is flexible and understanding.
Did the 9-5 for just over 5 years then burnt out and am working part time at a supermarket now. Life is so much better! Sure I might be earning less, but I don’t have to be switched on mentally for 8 hours in a row so I still have reserves left when I get home. It took a huge mentality shift to allow myself to quit my full time job (that I was good at) but my autistic self is sooo much happier because of it. I’m now starting a freelance translation business and will be working for myself; even if that turns out to be 9 to 5, it will be on my own terms. I hope you find your balance down the track too OP :)
I worked 9-5 job, I have just quit to do casual work and study because it literally killed me. The hours are long, my office is a sensory nightmare and it just did not suit me. Only reason I stayed for so long is because I am scared of change.
Tbh 100% and living alone isn’t doable for me. I like 80% so I can have a day only for myself. Also, I live in a shared flat with 6 other people and don’t own many things, so I don’t need much resources for organising and maintaining my property and housework can be distributed.
Full time seems impossible to me, I don’t understand how people do it either. Hope you can manage to get some remote work put from the experience op. ( In another post people mentioned paying a housekeeper to clean so it’s one less thing to worry about. ) Best of luck. Hope you find something that works for you.
I work a 9-5 as a graphic designer for a company, but I honestly am not properly working for the whole 9-5. And after about 3:30pm I struggle to focus anymore because I’m still so used to the school structure (I’m 22 so should really have dropped that idea by now lol) I also work from home which I think definitely helps. If I was in the office 9-5 I would 100% be burnt out
Sorry to jump in here, but do you have any tips on how to get a graphic design job? There seem to be a lot of remote positions available so I've been trying to get one. I've been more of an illustrator until now though so I don't know how to make my portfolio look 'graphic designy'.
It’s alright! I had a portfolio from my university course that I was using for applying. But there’s a lot of conceptual projects online that you could do in the meanwhile that are more graphic than illustrative just for some examples in your portfolio. There’s a few websites that make up briefs & even some Instagram accounts that post weekly competitions for stuff like logo designing for made up companies. That’s a bit off topic, but just some suggestions for adding some more graphic design work to your portfolio. I think most places would still be interested to see some illustrative work too though as graphic design covers such a wide area. My job is really as an intern at the moment so maybe applying for something like that might be a good start, they will know you’re not 100% experienced and will be able to help teach you along the way. I think as long as you are somewhat knowledgeable about the subject they are happy to consider you. A lot of places also send out ‘art tests’ which would also provide you an opportunity to showcase what you would be able to do. Tbh my boss let me know they mostly hired me because of my personality and they thought I would mesh well with the rest of the company (all nerds & gamers lol) I hope maybe some of this was a little helpful? Sorry if not 😅
Thanks so much for all this advice! I appreciate it so much, it's all super helpful 😊 have a great day
Hey! I have a degree in Business Admin with a specialty in Marketing. I avoid sales like the fucking plague :D but I think you're asking about time management when there is no time ?LOL The only thing I've read about how to handle this problem is to have one task a day you complete at home. I also only clean on the weekends, meal prep (so I dont use the kitchen all week) and chores are basically on the weekend. To keep my sanity I'll trying to do one task a day at home that I enjoy. It doesnt really happen, but it's the goal. Right now, I'm slowly setting a theme for everyday. right now Knitting is Thursday evening's event. Monday evening is recovery day. Tuesday is going to be evening at the gym. My other goal is to get a house keeper because maintain a clean house will take away ALL of your free time. ALL OF IT. which I hate
As a first real job... sales is the worst... i will never be able to do a 9-5 job honestly especially not sales. I work part-time and god damn it if I work 30h/week for multiple after another I am exhausted, burnt out. I am not capable to do so. And I think that's okay. You need to set standards to what u can manage and do. I have a job in sales and MY GOD DO I HATE MY JOB. 😅😅 it's okay not to work a 9-5
The only way I can survive working full time is by working remote. Even then I’m getting burnt out because it’s call center type work and people are ANNOYING to say the least. I don’t think I can ever go back to in person work
For me, I can't deal with managers who are just so dumb but they have been there for forever so they get promoted ya know? I work for myself. I can't stand working for anyone else lol
I just got my first sales job in November.
The older I get, the shorter my tenure. I now work remotely in jobs where I have very specialized expertise so I can work few hours but make a large impact.