4 reasons why FASHION wasn't worth it- I quit. (ex PARSONS Fashion Student)

[@sharonyeunkim]

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[@holymason7]

Lol I went to parsons year 2017 as fashion major. I dropped out of parsons after freshman year because I already knew the roi was gonna be dog shit. People do take student loans for granted and I literally went back home with nothing but depression. I started working at a manufacturing plant in la and got to learn management and actual sewing skills for free while being paid. That got me through the door in terms of my next job, where I am currently a creative director. Whats funny is that, im going back to parsons but changing my major to design and technology so I can break into the tech industry pathway as a coder. I dont plan to graduate, I plan to make relationships that will get me through the door. Sometimes it is knowing who you know, and not what you know as well. Hard to admit, but its how the world works.

[@SuperKawaiismile]

So wild how the fashion industry really takes advantage of interns like this, so happy you’re doing better now 🥺💕

[@sharonyeunkim]

Just saying this out of concern!! 😬 And imy Steph TT

[@KatherineSaje]

“Skills be valued first instead of doing free work for passion” that is so true

[@jhalakrungta9691]

Hey ! This video is so nicely made! I love how you've always said that it's only your opinion. I saw it all and I still want to be in fashion! This video warned me and it was so informative! Thank you for showcasing your POV.

[@sharonyeunkim]

Thank you so much! Yeah I don’t want to give off the impression to discourage others- only to inform. So glad you are pursuing your passion- hope to see you around Parsons someday!

[@jhalakrungta9691]

@@sharonyeunkim it did not at all give the wrong impression! This was highly insightful. That's the dream! Thank you!!

[@user-ix5wr5vf1v]

You sound like a remarkable individual. I am sure you will be a great success once you graduate. I have great respect for you being decisive as early as possible! It will lead to a much better situation later on.

[@sharonyeunkim]

thank you for the kind words!!

[@sonny5982]

I plan on doing fashion design more for entrepreneurship not working for the industry as an employee

[@quinickly98]

Hi Sharon, I’m a Korean fashion school student who’s leaving this industry and trying to break into UX design just like you, and your channel is so inspiring and encouraging me. Thank you so much🤎

[@sharonyeunkim]

🥺🥺 thank you for the kind words :,) reach out anytime! [e-mail]

[@1ambreakfast]

genuinely from the bottom of my heart and soul thank you for making this video. 🌹🌹🌹

[@meg910r3]

Thankyou so much for this..this really gives a new take on the whole thing and will give me a clarity over my desicion..

[@sharonyeunkim]

My pleasure :). Then again, your decision can simply come from experience and getting a feel for internships/work there~

[@meg910r3]

Yes,I understand that ..but this really provided a reality check..so now I can evaluate my passion to it and explore more of the process to test whether my affinity to it is strong enough..and not choose it just because I 'might ' like it..

[@generatingdoll]

I’m thinking of getting a masters in data analytics so that I can pivot into merchandising but also be able to get into tech in the future. Business side of fashion is more in demand & make more $$$

[@Linda-dc7rl]

This video came at the right time for me! I just withdrew from my place at Central Saint Martins...thank you for this vid!

[@peeppeeppoopoo6533]

heyy, I am planning to go to CSM for fashion 😅is it that bad there?

[@Linda-dc7rl]

@@peeppeeppoopoo6533 aaaww i don’t want to discourage you!! It’s obviously a great institution. I think you just need to enter with a real fire in your belly for the industry lol it’s intense so the only way to succeed is to live, breath and sleep fashion...I quickly realised that wasn’t me 🤦‍♀️

[@sharonyeunkim]

Would love to hear your story! Was it for similar reasons???

[@Linda-dc7rl]

@@sharonyeunkim hey Sharon , thank you for this amazing vid! It was so comforting on the day I withdrew. 💕In my case I was about to do an MA, (years before I had studied a BA in fashion so I really should have known better ), quite annoyed at myself that I was about to make the same mistake twice 🤦‍♀️ ...It just felt like I would be doing an exhausting amount of work for very little to no gain...Iv done several internships in the past that have amounted to nothing and as you mentioned the average salary is extremely low for a fashion graduate with majority moving into different fields. I honestly wish I had listened to my parents at 18 when they told me to be practical with a degree choice, but I was so caught up on “living my dreams” lol. But that dream can quickly become a nightmare when your friends are progressing in different industries and you are almost 30 (in my case) without any stability. At this point stability is my main priority within a career path! If I had to do life over I would not have studied fashion for my BA

[@plasticcrystal8538]

@@Linda-dc7rl thank you for your insight. Going thru an early life crisis. I was studying design and dropped out due to mental health issues. Recently I’ve been pandering going back or not... so thanks for your perspective cause I definitely rather have stability first so I can have a playground to explore this passion. What would you get your bacholers in if you could go back?

[@KatherineSaje]

Gurl, they take fashion students for granted so much lol I totally feel you 🥲 unpaid all the time

[@sharonyeunkim]

My point! You deserve so much more!!!!!!!! :(

[@lemmeknow9584]

I’m an animation student and we don’t get shit on co-ops/internships either 🙈 art major degrees cost SO MUCH and there aren’t as many scholarships for us AND we don’t get paid man pick a struggle

[@joycez809]

Same switching from fashion to UX here. The only thing I concern is that UX is having a higher and higher supply toward the job market too. What do you think about that?

[@MillyLuo-qc6ef]

Couple of years ago, fashion industry was already considered a dead industry in future. 15 years ago, I already saw many employees in this field were low pay. I asked the young girls how do you guy pay for the high student loan from fashion school ? They had no idea.

[@sharonyeunkim]

Yeah, it’s a lot of student debt. Not worth it to me for the projected salary outcomes post grad.

[@Kokiotv]

I work in the industry. 1. For design - if you’ve been sewing since five , go for it. 2. Go into fashion industry with other degrees if you want to. 3. Average Fashion industry sucks balls. They sow nothing so they reap nothing.

[@sharonyeunkim]

Thank you for your Input :)

[@peeppeeppoopoo6533]

I’m curious to know what design industry is the most in demand currently (has a high return on investment and job stability?) or are all creative careers like this??

[@sharonyeunkim]

I could be bias since this is my new industry- but I’m in UX Design. I made a few videos on my channel about it.

[@yuktislogs]

Hey! Actually i wanna ask your opinion about it like I'm not completely sure if i should go into fashion industry like somewhere I'm getting this feeling like this is not for me idk why is it a normal thing or i should re-think and not go into fashion industry please i really wanna know your opinion about it

[@sharonyeunkim]

Hi! I think right now go in the general direction you are interested in and go from there. Generally speaking if you like the fashion industry and want to try it out then I would go to a fashion or design school bc it’s still in the creative realm- even if it’s not fashion design. My friends who studied fashion design branched off into fashion marketing or art direction

[@yuktislogs]

@@sharonyeunkim thankyouu for your opinion💕

[@yinsjournal]

Well Said

[@AdamariMedia]

I am in school right now for visual communications, but I have seen so many people do quick bootcamps and getting into the industry right away. I am worried that by the time I graduate if it could be too late to get a UX job lol, do you think it is oversaturated, or is there still demand for it?

[@sharonyeunkim]

oh absolutely not don't worry about there being a lack of jobs- UX is growing!! Consider a bootcamp if you can :)

[@AdamariMedia]

@@sharonyeunkim Yeah I am just a bit too far into my 4 year degree so I am not sure about a bootcamp. I have around 1.5 years left and am also learning UX in school already. However, I am glad you think it is still growing, it might be a little more competitive now but we've got this! lol

[@sharonyeunkim]

@@AdamariMedia 💪🏼💪🏼

[@StrawberryInMint-yj4zk]

One of my friend (used to) is in parsons. Whenever she see anyone she does not know. She will mention to them that she is a student in parsons just to show off. But if you look at her design, you will be like… mmmm…😂

[@aryas6936]

Hi im wondering if parsons only well known for its fashion design course?

[@sharonyeunkim]

Parsons is ranked the 3rd best design school in the world and its "spike" is in fashion. That said, it's overall a very well-known school in general :)

[@SS-ec6bd]

How much do communication designer make for a living? Can you give examples?

[@riyajmusic]

Good decision 👍🏼

[@sofieyergat689]

Hey Sharon! Which major did you switch to?

[@sharonyeunkim]

Communication Design at Parsons on their web/mobile pathway :) (aka UX design-)I made a few videos on my channel about it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6C4ipKeo8qAobc

[@angelaxuswl5994]

Do you think many people apply for product design?

[@sharonyeunkim]

Communication Design is actually the second most popular major at Parsons! So yes :)