Catherine J Thompson

James that’s funny(odd) everyone I interview with wants the 3D, visual effects, photoshop person as well as designer…we didn’t learn much of that in school(it wasn’t the trend yet). Working 12-16 hour days doesn’t exactly allow much time for additional education 🙁 

It’s not your talent, it’s the pay grade….at least that’s what I’m finding.  They want my years/experience for first year pricing, which is well below the cost of living here (high!)

I didn’t start this thread to engage hostility…I genuinely wanted to know…

I’ve worked for design-build…not just a nursery. That company was owned by an LA but he was grandfathered in, and second generation owner…draw your own conclusions. I’ve found that db firms with LA owners are doing it all themselves, not wanting to take on another designer, lower overhead.  I’ve also found that the MLA and LARE doesn’t…[Read more]

Wow! A lot more responses than I expected! Thanks! I’m not looking to go on my own, for a few reasons…one I don’t have the capital for the ‘build’ portion, and people around here are stingy about paying for designs, also I don’t want to get pinned down in this location. If I started a business here, I’m here for life, at this moment that is not…[Read more]

Really? DC huh?

No specifically trying to stay in Chicago…I honestly feel like this place has sucked the life out of me!  I’d be willing to move and learn new things, no problem.

Well i’m just starting out (on the testing…not the industry) so really anything you’re willing to part with….
Taking A B & D in September…hopefully….

i’m just starting this testing process myself….any and all material suggestios, pass alongs would be greatly appreciated!!!

I’ve heard good and bad things about both the flashcards and the ppi materials…..i think it doesn’t help that the materials themselves may be getting outdated a bit, and the fluctuation of testing questions….

thanks!! i found that site a bit ago as well…love it!!! it looks like the scheduling changed for me, again…..so i guess september is my testing date now…..

anyone know anything about the new legislation for illinois…..?

any and all help is greatly appreciated!!

I’m studying for A, B and D…ANY help, tips, materials would be awesome!!!! and greatly appreciated!! There are SOOOO much conflicitng advice on what to study, which programs, books etc…to put your effort into….