I recently had a discussion with a close friend of mine. He was just hired for the first time by someone and I have yet to get in the industry. We were talking about what motivates us and why our determination is unscathed. We had a lot of the same reasons and we both wondered what motivated people to get in.... This isn't…
still on my first job in the biz and it isn't all candy & unicorns but there's two factors that keep me motivated: 1. management lets us know they appreciate our hard work. 2. I really enjoy & believe in our product
i fall under "Those trying to get in the industry'': What motivates me to do the things i do is knowing that ill be doing something i love doing. sure its fun now but i know it'll be even more fun and enjoyable when im in a work environment where everyone is as in love with games and game art as i am. currently none of my…
For me I could never have see doing anything else or at least being happy doing something else. I knew by age 8 what I wanted to do. Having a crappy job was a great motivator boost too. :) I ninja installed Unrealed at my work PC (bank PC tech support - UGH!) to learn and do work on my portfolio . I constantly got in…
Threads like these are always fun regardless~ I think what motivates me most is the challenge as I see no merit in doing something that is easily obtained. I dont really see much worth in working in a standard office job as its a skillset I could learn quickly and thats just dull, I want an area that i can grow…
Just to give you the Flip side of your Statement, I have a family, a large one by today's standards. 3 kids (1 on the way!) I have been able to support them very well. Also, I noticed you are in SLC Utah. I got my start in the industry over there, and if you want to get a good paying job in the industry, GET OUT OF UTAH. I…
This... and the insane fucking hours you have to work. Working in games isn't a job you want if you plan on having a family. Once I realized that I stopped seeking a job in the industry. (especially after my animator buddy with 4 years school got a job for 35k a year, barely more than I was making with no college) I want…
Things that motivate a young man looking to make it in the industry 1. Family: Love 'em. Would not be the man I am today without these people. 2. Friends: Same boat as family. Always pushing me to make something of myself someday. 3. Games: Video games of course!!!! The sweetest thing since sliced bread. Board games,…