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Originally Posted by Armind
This.
I've been doing decent as a freelancer but if you want to go 9-5 you need absolutely more than just web design (or graphic design for me).
I just got hired recently and the role includes, web, graphic, UX, and UI design skills and the past positions needed more than just graphic design. Company's aren't looking for one particular skill set anymore.
Sure you can design a website but if it looks and functions like shit, you're nothing.
The money is there if you're willing to hustle hard and keep on improving your skills. I had to learn coding on my own and in the midst of learning Javascript right now. If you don't have the urge to keep on adapting and improving, you're not gonna get anywhere.
Here's an article I read a few days ago... worth reading.
The Most Important Design Jobs Of The Future | Co.Design | business + design
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You didn't quote me >< but I think OP should try to do some of simple certs just to see how he likes studying and if the tech field is what he likes. A+, Network+, Security+, CCNP, CCNA etc etc can all be learn from a book and you only need to pay for test. Save him money and at least he have something to show for.