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*[advantages and disadvantages] of being a graphic designer

While there are many advantages of being a graphic designer, there are (as in many other occupations), many disadvantages too.

ADVANTAGES:
-You get to be very creative!
-It's fun.
-You get to share your ideas freely
-You do what you're passionate about
-You send out a message using graphics, which is sometimes easier than words
-Your projects will be visual and they'll (hopefully) look good so you can see your accomplishments

DISADVANTAGES:
-You have to be very good with working with lots of pressure and tons of deadlines
-Relatively low pay
-You have to be creative and original under pressure, ALL THE TIME
-You have to be extremely good with details
-You have to REALLY LOVE WHAT YOU'RE DOING and not get bored with it. ¶