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Message: [QUOTE="wayneo426, post: 153764, member: 21136"] [b]Thanks Thump[/b] Thump, Likewise, you do some very nice work yourself! You are right, there are so many Retouchers that will underbid a project just to get something inhouse. The problem is that after they've hacked the imaging to shreds, it eventually comes my way. Horrible masks, bleeding colors, repetitive cloning, all the signs of amateurish work. Always having to try and fix what should have never happened in the first place. Unfortunately, there are so many newbie "Art directors", they only know one thing: cheap! They havent cut their teeth on enough hackers to realize you get exactly what you pay for. I just want to say, however, that I love my line of work. It just becomes hard to stay motivated when you see a 35 year old guy with 3 or 4 kids, getting laid off because of it being slow, not because he wasnt up to par. Or when the work coming in is a low quality junk. I luckily dont have to see too much of that. That takes alot out of you. My favorite type of project is doing compositions. That is usually the most time consuming, but always the most satisfying. IMO, the work you do is what keeps you motivated. If its monotonous, you will eventually become unhappy. If its creative, and requires digging deep into your brain for ideas, etc., well, thats what is the most fun. On the other hand, its nice getting a little "bonus" from your CLIENTS that appreciate what you've done for them throughout the year! Thump, Id like to hear what kind of $ is being offered down there. Besides, the riding situation is making me ill here! [/QUOTE]

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