update: they are.

Honestly? I have no idea. Never got a UX job but thankful to have one. Just gonna hopefully find something that pays better than what I'm making so I can at least have money to have fun while I'm here. (And also clock out at a decent time)

The correct frame is to get these latecomers to accept the damage they’ve done by giving them the task of repairing it and putting them to work. No coddling their feelings; make them show how much they regret this.

but also, the switch from "people" to "brands" is heinous and i've always hated it.

i don't have the mental fortitude to freelance and it sucks.

i just want to switch careers. and it's hard not to give up on that.

i know changing my portfolio won't help, but i've also been thinking about going simpler for a while, so... eh?

Aww shucks.

Decided that the best thing I could do for myself is to reach out and ask for feedback. Could probably hurt in the short term, but at least, for the most part, I'll KNOW.