This video couldn’t … This video couldn’t possibly be more accurate. By the end I felt as frustrated as I do at my job on a daily basis. I have gotten to the point where I regret getting into the graphic design industry. And RomanceExplosionLive nailed it in the portfolio comment!
This is the exact … This is the exact reason my desk has a imprint from my forehead on it.
If they make a continuation, it should start with the client arguing about why it cost so much to develop. All they wanted was a simple sign and what you gave them was overkill.
Although parody, … Although parody, it’s sadly accurate… and precisely what’s causing me to rethink my life in advertising/design after nearly 15 years. It’s the ONLY trade I can think of where a client hires you for your expertise then ties your hands behind your back and critiques work while having no background whatsoever. Other than “I took a pottery class in college” I mean…
As a Graphic … As a Graphic Designer, I see this happen on a daily basis… It’s painful to have a portfolio worth of stuff labeled “First Drafts of Work before the Client asked for Changes”
What if there were no stop signs and a major corporation was charged with inventing one?
December 29th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
What a brave new …
What a brave new world we’ve found ourselves in…ugh, this video is way too true.
December 29th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
Put a snipe on too …
Put a snipe on too please…
December 29th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
I think I built a …
I think I built a website for these people… But I’m feeling much better now…
(Rocks back and forth hugging knees and mumbling something about white space)
December 29th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
This is so friking …
This is so friking true. Especially when you work with Advertising.
December 29th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
I just got laid off …
I just got laid off from this place and couldn’t be happier about it
December 29th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
hahaha… the …
hahaha… the reality !! Truth
December 29th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
the woman driving …
the woman driving and talking on the phone stock art
*flails*
so perfect
December 29th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
‘…is also fun’ …
‘…is also fun’ what a rubbish
December 29th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
“Spot on!”
“Spot on!”
December 29th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
Just like where I …
Just like where I work.
December 29th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
“changes to the …
“changes to the scope of work and deliverables will be billed at $75/hour.”
December 29th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
Try being a …
Try being a software developer… same thing.
December 29th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
I showed it to my …
I showed it to my daughter and she really didn’t get it. Priceless!
December 29th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
This video couldn’t …
This video couldn’t possibly be more accurate. By the end I felt as frustrated as I do at my job on a daily basis. I have gotten to the point where I regret getting into the graphic design industry. And RomanceExplosionLive nailed it in the portfolio comment!
December 29th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
This is the exact …
This is the exact reason my desk has a imprint from my forehead on it.
If they make a continuation, it should start with the client arguing about why it cost so much to develop. All they wanted was a simple sign and what you gave them was overkill.
December 29th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
Although parody, …
Although parody, it’s sadly accurate… and precisely what’s causing me to rethink my life in advertising/design after nearly 15 years. It’s the ONLY trade I can think of where a client hires you for your expertise then ties your hands behind your back and critiques work while having no background whatsoever. Other than “I took a pottery class in college” I mean…
December 29th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
This is not parody, …
This is not parody, this is reality.
December 29th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
it needs some green …
it needs some green, these days everyone is going green, even your hard drive.
December 29th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
Extremely good job! …
Extremely good job!!! Thanks for helping educating our client and designers too.
December 29th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
I’d say you guys …
I’d say you guys did a good job, but I think you just recorded a client meeting and performed it verbatim.
December 29th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
Yeah… one more ” …
Yeah… one more “Burst” and I’m gonna burst. Yours truly, An AD who lives this reality.
December 29th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
As a Graphic …
As a Graphic Designer, I see this happen on a daily basis… It’s painful to have a portfolio worth of stuff labeled “First Drafts of Work before the Client asked for Changes”
December 29th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
YIKES!!!!
YIKES!!!!
December 29th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
brilliant
brilliant
December 29th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
This is the life of …
This is the life of a Marketng Manager trying to deal with client requests. What an amazing snapshot at life in Marketing.