I said NO to a super awesome studio.. (new here!)

Dhomochevsky

Hello everyone!
I'm new here, but i'm a long time reader (thanks to everybody for the great forum and for the useful tips!), and i thought it's time to get on the arena :P

Now i'm studying at the academy of fine arts in brera, in milan. few days ago i received a job offer from a really cool studio in amsterdam (and that's actually the first job offer in my life..) but i said them no because i must finish my studies...
and now i'm so sad

anyway, for more info, this is my portfolio (mostly 2d stuff) (but i have a nice DomWarII entry on cgtalk side :P)
http://clawsart.wordpress.com/

bye!

MoP

I think you made the right choice to stay with studies. The qualifications will probably help in the long run.

pliang

IMO its a shame that you turned it down but as long you keep making cool stuff like you already have...you're in good hands.

Snowfly

beautiful stuff in your portfolio :-) keep sharing

vahl

finish your studies man, if you want to go work in the US or canada one day, this is the best and fastest way,iirc, a 4 or 5 years degree is equal to 12 years of work experience for the administrations, which is the minimum required to get the work visa in the US.

and don't worry if they liked your work this year, they will probably like what you'll do after your studies will be done.

I don't know for the US, but in europe, school is VERY important especially if you want to get out of it

Snowfly

i agree about the degree. never would've landed a job outside my country without it. even my previous boss from the US had trouble flying into singapore with plenty of work experience under his belt, because all he held was a digipen certificate.

you are lucky to be at a fine arts school too, i remember doing the bare minimum in school because all the time i was distracted with creating concept art!

snemmy

finish your studies and apply back there when you're done?? o.O

skankerzero

I guess if you want to get a job outside of the country, then it's good to continue on with your studies. As for me, I would have taken the job. I've seen a couple people pass aside an opportunity only to have it come back and bite them in the ass at the end. At least they have shown interest in you, so do as Snemmy says and make sure they know that you'll come to them first when you finish school.

Asmuel

Damn it guys, your starting to make me think I should have gone back to school . All I've got is a diploma in blah blah.

pliang

You could always teach for the experience.

Joseph Silverman

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You could always teach for the experience.

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What? Who are you saying that to?

hawken

I turned down a really hot date once

FunkaDelicDass

Really nice stuff on your site. Your work shows a lot of personality and style. Don't worry about the job (unless you need the money) there will be opportunities for you once you graduate.

Mark Dygert

Hopefully you said no in a way that possibly kept the door open, they might pick you up when you get out of school

_Shimmer

as it was probably guerrilla games you are better of with your studies anyway.

cyborgguineapig

Meh, I'll agree to disagree for a sec. how old are you? How far along are you in your studies? Do you have any large commitments at the moments beside school?(Married, kids, etc?)If not I would have taken the job... Get the experience and money and start saving as soon as possible. If your still young there's always time to go to school later if you really want. Family is not a huge factor when going to school at a later time, having no job and a family while going to school or still looking for a job after school IS a big factor. I know people will disagree with what I have to say but financial and career wise it would have probably been wiser to go for the job offer.

Plus if you feel sad about not taking the offer, you’re only hurting yourself inside. Do what you feel is right, not what you think is right or what others think is right for you..