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Graphic Designers – Burnout is NOT what you think! You feel drained, uninspired, and ready to throw your laptop out the window. You tell yourself you’re overworked, underpaid, and stuck in an industry that’s sucking the life out of you. But what if burnout isn’t about the workload at all? What if YOU are the problem? This week on The Angry Designer podcast, ... Show More
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