“That reminds me of a freelance Motion Designer who just announced that he’s leaving the field, Harry Frank, who wrote:

“I’ve learned that happiness is not found along the path of making reality show graphics, sizzle reels, or commercials for sugar water. It is not found in the daily stress of courting new clients, while trying to get existing clients to pay their overdue invoices, while juggling three jobs that are all over budget. It is not found in a job where last minute changes and late nights that keep me from reading my son a bedtime story.””

Back in the 90′s a friend and I made rave flyers. I would hound the promoters for money, my friend would just want to go to the parties for free. He said he did it for the “Scene”. I went with him to a party he designed a flyer for and they wouldn’t let him in. Some scene.

On NPR today they talked about variable wage. Meaning your company will pay you a little more when times are good or nothing if times are bad. If the recession ended today do you think your boss would give you back the money he took from you to keep the shop open and let you work less hours? NO.