What I learned from joining #OpenForWork | Ashley Kelly posted on the topic | LinkedIn (2024)

Ashley Kelly

Creative Designer | Immersive Tech | UX | xMeta + xMural | Open to New Opportunities 🚀

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It's been two weeks since I've joined the #OpenForWork squad and here's what I've learned:• Respawning in a Full Lobby: Realizing the abundance of highly skilled individuals on the job hunt in gaming feels like respawning in a lobby packed with Champion ranked players, ready to fight for Unreal. It's a reminder of the vibrant community driving the industry forward, but also a testament to the level of competition within it.• Premium Victory Royale: Activating Premium is like gaining the ability to spot opponents with the thermal scope, turning that "Connect" invite into a creepy surprise ambush for those trying to hide in the bushes. Kudos to those who accepted, you've earned your spot on the Battle Bus! • Loot Llama Letdown: Seeing the salaries and comp packages in some of these job postings feels like cracking open a chest, only to discover it's packed with no health, an earth-bender and one mini shield. Thanks for the offer, but I'm aiming for at least a med kit, shotgun upgrade... and maybe a big pot.• Imposter Syndrome Is Real: It's like collecting Zeus medallion, only to get wiped out by a level 12 opponent, who then proceeds to hit the griddy on you. No matter how many achievements you've unlocked, that nagging voice still questions if you have what it takes for the next round.• Squad Fill Struggles: Networking on LinkedIn feels like diving into a squad fill match, hoping someone has a mic. You wait to see who talks first, and when you finally gather the courage to speak up, they exit to the lobby mid-match.Even after countless trips to the reboot van in last few weeks, I'm still gearing up for another week ahead on the job hunt. To everyone navigating their #OpenToWork era, know you're not alone. And in the words of last season's festival queen, Lady Gaga herself, 'You're on the right track, baby!'#Gaming #Design #Fortnite #Community #Creativity #CreativeCommunity

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Eric Bintner

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Amazing analysis. Absolutely the worst market of my career. The only other time I had this much trouble finding work was 2008-2009 when I was fresh out of school with a not particularly commercial After Effects portfolio. I’m at 10+ months unemployed now and very bad things will happen at 13 months. It’s terrifying, but on the plus side my former employers’s stock still remains attractive to investors, right?*I’m usually an optimist

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KeepOnPushin.

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Jacqueline Meyers

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Sometimes the best path forward is not the obvious one. The Mixed Reality job market is sketchy at best because it's still very young. But if this is where your passion layes, then I'd advise getting any job (outside of mixed reality) and on nights and weekends building your XR portfolio. Send me a connection request and we can talk more.

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Kari Mitchell

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As a gamer and a recent job seeker, I can totally relate to this post and the analogies and vibe are spot on! Keep hot dropping though, you WILL have a dub!

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Brett A McCall

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you ARE on the right track, Ashley!keep posting. keep up the steady work.as #asheville author/thoughtleader Brad Stulberg says: "Consistency over Intensity!"

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Right On Ashley Kelly

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