"I went from creating with purpose to creating algorithms, sharing not because I had something to say, but because the system demanded content. More for the sake of more."
"The time I had to actually 'be' creative was always shrinking, and instead of imagining better futures or serving my creative vision, I was asked to prove my worth through numbers."
Initially, a career in graphic design felt fulfilling and purposeful, allowing for creativity and problem-solving. However, over time, the demands of the corporate world diminished creative inspiration. The focus shifted from meaningful creation to meeting insatiable business metrics, leading to a sense of burnout. The joy of creativity was replaced by the pressure to produce content for commercial gain, raising questions about the sacrifices creatives make for financial stability and the true cost of monetizing their passion.
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