Interior Design Career Cons | What I don't like about being an interior designer

[@jaylajames3816]

How long have you been an interior designer? How long was the schooling? Where did you do school? What’s was your annual starting pay and current pay? Do you work in the us? How was interior design schooling? Did you live comfortably with the starting pay?

[@SandraJessicaChavez]

all GREAT questions girl! I am definitely going to have to make a q&a part 2 because i love the questions you asked. stay tuned!😀

[@nomkhithas7752]

Girl, you are asking all the good questions.

[@haylie8214]

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[@MindyZielfelderArt]

But wait there's more.... Not just product that's out of stock, but also lead-times up to a year sometimes, depending on where product is made, global supply chain issues and suppliers that can't give you answers; then of course because there are so many different interior design shows on tv, everyone is an armchair designer and has an uneducated opinion, especially in the commercial world where there are numerous eyes all looking at the same project; also working with gruff contractors who don't share your vision for beautiful things; deadlines, deadlines, deadlines...; budget constraints; upper management/execs' whims and changes; people wanting what they can't have....I could go on and on.... But all those challenges are sometimes like a puzzle and you're the private investigator and problem solver - that's what makes it so interesting.

[@SandraJessicaChavez]

haha and then there's small issues like that but i agree. It's what make this job so interesting

[@Kk-lt1hs]

Omg I’m a kid and I want to know the career I’m going into so thanks for this video! Your so amazing!

[@SandraJessicaChavez]

You’re so welcome! Wishing you all the luck in your career!

[@marenwilliams2787]

9 year resi designer here. My top peeves- NO help finding a design based job out of college Clients who steal your design & go elsewhere (NEVER let them take pics with their smart phone!) Crazy vendor reps Clients who want designs that are 49 years out of fashion. But I still love it & can’t believe I get to do this for a living!

[@SandraJessicaChavez]

omgsh 😂😅 all of the above!! I agree, even with all these little pet peeves I still love what I do too!

[@alohalani9743]

…RIGHT…. and people can take your ideas and projects… i see what you mean

[@marenwilliams2787]

@@alohalani9743 I don’t let them anymore- rookie mistake!

[@alohalani9743]

@@marenwilliams2787 ya but it can be hard to offering ideas without them taking pics and stuff it’s a tough job but looks so fun😄

[@Mariejopas]

All of the above. I got offered a payement lower than minimum wage and having to work extra hours. I was getting payed in expierience lol. Another one, people asking constant free advice or even a free design. Or what colour their walls should be :) (I don't know, whatever colour you like I suppose, I'm not a stylist per se)

[@SandraJessicaChavez]

omg how did i forget the "free advice" one 😆

[@rianateixeira9289]

The second con hit me like a brick lol. I reached out to a Arch program because there’s not a single interior design program in my state. I got a hold of the director of the program and he LITERALLY told me “we don’t have any classes on paint colors of carpet choice.” It made me feel like he thought I was just some stupid little girl.

[@SandraJessicaChavez]

That is truly upsetting to hear!! Ugh, I'm so sorry you had to deal with that disrespectful response 😧Can I can which state you live in?

[@sensoykanaatturkoglu6648]

One thing I love the most about most of these projects: how passionately almost all these architects and their clients are about incorporating 's hadn't met m

[@cleopatra4558]

This was really realistic, thank you.

[@SandraJessicaChavez]

Of course!😌

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[@acaliajones8490]

People are annoying when you have any art passion I’ve learned 🦋✨🙈🥂

[@SandraJessicaChavez]

🤦🏻‍♀️ they just don’t understand us creative peeps! We have so much passion for our careers that’s it’s unexplainable

[@Gazaqurlxd]

Yesss

[@chaitaliseth]

can u please make a video differentiating interior design,interior decorate,interior architect

[@SandraJessicaChavez]

Great great idea!! Will do!

[@alohalani9743]

i wanted to go to school in Hawaii for interior design. Being there is only 1 college here my internship said if i want to make it and not work at Ashley home furniture store, i need to go to school in NY or california so i said no to my dream…

[@briza2022]

When the tough gets going that is not what institutions tell to their future students. Thanks⭐❤

[@freegirl3786]

Well, right now I'm in school to become a nursery teacher, but maybe I will later go into interior design. So yeah, I'm used to people not taking me seriously..

[@SandraJessicaChavez]

Hopefully it all goes well when you transition over to interior design!

[@freegirl3786]

@@SandraJessicaChavez thanks. I will hopefully do two weeks of work in an interior design studio to get a feeling for it. Till then, I will watch your videos for inspiration 💕

[@amylopez89]

Yoooo me after watching that people don't treat interior designers with respect, i was like "idgaf cuz i be sure making that money." Me after watching they offer a low salary, I was like "well now i don't know if i wanna become an interior designer since there aren't that many jobs offered and if there are, they'll start at a low wage." Im so screwed. but anyways, i feel like if an interior designer wants to earn a high income, they would have to conduct their own business, or idk. im not an expert, so cant speak.

[@luvzscore]

So since I was 7 I always wanted to be a interior designer thank you so much for showing me how the reality is!!

[@saly3731]

It made me reconsider about the job searching part

[@k.d.1520]

New subbie just started my 2nd semester In design school so relatable

[@SandraJessicaChavez]

Hi!!👋🏼 welcome! I’m glad you could relate! 😆

[@veronicacruz5805]

I totally agree is underpaid. People dont take you serious. The cons outweight the pros ...its called a "creative career" but you only end up doing 10% design the rest is technical drawings and administrative work

[@thomascardenas4656]

Honestly I think the only con that has me a bit worried about switching to an interior design major is the lack of job opportunities. Do you honestly think there’s a future for interior designers?

[@SandraJessicaChavez]

100% yes. I do say there is a future for interior designers. From what I have seen so far the market and need for interior designers has increased.

[@ioannak.4690]

You don't mention the hours we spend in front of computers and the back pain we have afterwards...

[@Decodingfashion_]

this was fun... exactly what I face in Fashion and Apparel industry ...

[@kgpink5041]

THANK YOU FOR HONEST COMMENT! NO JOBS REALLY FOR THIS COURSE, only projects once a month tho:PP

[@mayfrancointeriores]

Definitely, it hapens the same thing all over the world. I'm interior designer in Brazil. Nice to meet you.

[@SandraJessicaChavez]

Nice to you meet you as well! 😊

[@pettypuppyjonghyun]

I hate this! Because I've always loved a lot of things about interior design, but was not aware all these things was under that subject! Super frustrating that society has this job and subject almost completely different than what it is. To think I refused to be an interior designer for awhile because I didn't want to just "fluff pillows" like everyone made me think I would be doing🙄

[@SandraJessicaChavez]

it is unfortunate how most people view designers, but that is why I am using my platform to show how it actually is to be one! Don't let other people's opinions ruin it for you!

[@pettypuppyjonghyun]

@@SandraJessicaChavez I'm so thankful for you too! You've been super helpful in opening this opportunity up for me. Making me take this job way more seriously than I had before. 💕

[@nethmi4629]

2:45 it's like asking an eye surgeon to perform a heart surgery 😂 Same occupation but different specialities

[@SandraJessicaChavez]

Exactly!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@rachelwhorton5502]

Im in my spring semester of interior design school and I don't feel as though my portfolio is ready until my senior projects are finished in May. So when would be a good time to apply? Should I wait for my senior work to be my portfolio, which are the ones Im most proud of, or go ahead and start now? Im worried employers won't be as interested in it as it is now

[@SandraJessicaChavez]

I would wait until your senior projects are completed because they’re most detailed and recent projects to show employers (also Im sure you spend SO much time on those projects that you would want to showcase them). You can definitely start preparing it now so that when it’s time to apply, you just plop in those last projects. That’s what I did!

[@rachelwhorton5502]

@@SandraJessicaChavez Thank you!!

[@michellelandvik4009]

Commercial ID here : where are you working?! Starting salary 5 years ago in the Kansas City market was around $50k

[@edemilcanadajr.4595]

I just enrolled in interior design, makes me sad abt my choice hope i wont regret.

[@SandraJessicaChavez]

nope you won't regret it! feel free to check out the video I made where I talk about why I love my job as an interior designer! kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5LTdYOppK2Ngbc

[@rainakeith3404]

I’m in school for interior design right now and I feel like everyone laughs about it too omg!

[@SandraJessicaChavez]

they will laugh until they see your beautiful designs!

[@jaimielee7024]

I am a residential interior designer and this vid had me rollling😆👏🏻

[@SandraJessicaChavez]

😂😅glad you could relate!

[@AllusicSDM]

THE AUTODESK POPUPS PLEASEEEE KDKSMS I set that automatic reminder to every ten minutes because I had enough

[@SandraJessicaChavez]

😂😂

[@eleven9502]

Thank you loves so much for the reality check love and appreciate your honesty, I’m running the other direction screw that!!

[@SandraJessicaChavez]

haha no problem!

[@kgpink5041]

TRUE ME NEITHER>> Thank u so much i dont wanna find Clients ether so plus i have no money! for all those furnitures! geez money hungry interior design is only for money clients

[@durazno6897]

Hey! Right now I am in college but I am in the health care route; after finishing what I am doing, I was thinking of trying to get an Associate's on interior design. Would an AA work too? (Instead of a bachelor's)

[@SandraJessicaChavez]

Certainly! As long as you get some type of schooling you should be good!

[@durazno6897]

@@SandraJessicaChavez Hey! Thank you for responding! (: Could I still obtain jobs if the community college that offers this degree in my state is not accredited by CIDA? Since it is not an accrediated program, would that make me an interior decorator instead?

[@eleishatamiyaj.8470]

Number 2 !!! I have been called a professional pillow fluffer 😂 I do CAD, BIM and visualisation! like... lol

[@SandraJessicaChavez]

I swear the struggle is real 😂

[@byhadeel5459]

Its soo annoying

[@laurenquijano3079]

You are so cute! Definitely following. thanks for the transparency

[@SandraJessicaChavez]

awee thank you!!😄 just thought people should know what to expect in this career path lol

[@SP-il3yg]

Hi, i want to be an interior designer but my parents aren't really supportive so i have to be super careful. So I am kinda scared that if i will have a promising future if iam a interior designer or should I choose architecture? I am like super paranoid rn. So please someone reply to this. Am i making a mistake by fighting with my parents and choosing interior designer?

[@SandraJessicaChavez]

Hi, I am so sorry to hear your parents aren't supportive =( I will tell you this, DON'T choose a career path based on what other people tell you. I know it can be extremely hard to not have their support but you need to do what is best for you. There are interior design jobs with benefits and all and it is a promising career. I hope that helped 💕

[@melaniepotter3951]

This was so funny and entertaining!

[@Ducky_logan]

Creative way to do the list! Love it!

[@SandraJessicaChavez]

😂😂

[@sinaidaazina6847]

I can relate to everything on This video 🥺

[@SandraJessicaChavez]

😫😫the struggle is real!

[@allubharat6343]

Can we take this course as career or can't it's not better to take as career

[@kgpink5041]

its hard to find projects specially no one has Money! u need Filtthy Rich People to buy ur filthy chair too

[@unreeel2105]

It was good to know.thanks for sharing

[@elseproof1251]

What did you major in if I may ask? I want to go interior design but also want to major in graphic design

[@SandraJessicaChavez]

I got my BFA (bachelors of fine arts) in Interior design! Graphic design always intrigued me but I am def not good at it lol. Hope it all goes well for you!

[@bhaswatimedhi6673]

Hey ! I'm having the same confusion, what did you do later ?

[@fitlana2821]

Im interested too. Anything you decided?

[@rashishrma2826]

Hy i wnna ask...masters in interior designing is beneficial or not ???

[@smita1231able]

Hi...... Well I love interior designing but my mom wants me to be an architect.... What should i do?

[@tyus2625]

Go for your passion and do interior design

[@LaRevedereBunica]

interior architect?

[@verydenise]

Do what you want!

[@anushdsouza9632]

1st happened lot of time in 3ds max for me

[@SandraJessicaChavez]

it's the worst!! Luckily I haven't had so much of those issues

[@Hiddenpalmsalon]

How difficult is it to find jobs?

[@kgpink5041]

Very DFFFFICULT U WONT EVEN FIND A CLIENT becuz nwadays Money is hard.. SAVE YOURSELF!

[@xvenusbaby]

Loveee your content on youtube, keep it uppp

[@SandraJessicaChavez]

Thank you thank you !🙏🏼 😊

[@Matt_831]

THIS WAS SO FUNNY!! HAHAHA. GREAT VIDEO!!

[@SandraJessicaChavez]

Thank you!! 😁 hehe

[@Matt_831]

@@SandraJessicaChavez and you are SO BEAUTIFUL

[@jamesdeclan7538]

response to second con "What did you go for PhYcOloGy"

[@Niesh2k10]

Number six is soooooo true

[@SandraJessicaChavez]

Unfortunately 😔

[@sonalaggarwal2]

Thank you so much for this video !

[@SandraJessicaChavez]

Glad it was helpful!😅

[@millenz]

heeeey sandraaa im Millen a sophomore interior design student in the Philippines! i just want to say you are such an inspiration in this field! thank you for sharing your passion! Definitely subscribing because you deserve mooore subscribers!! I hope you get to sub baaack! would love to be friends with you! I love your humor!

[@sanjuanitagarcia3290]

How much do interior designers get payed when you already had some time working

[@SandraJessicaChavez]

Really depends on your location, type of company, and level (entry, intermediate, senior)

[@simranmahala2819]

So related 😂 I can feel you bro✌️😂

[@SandraJessicaChavez]

🤣🤣🤣 glad you can relate

[@kmg2819]

“Por pendeja” 😂

[@SandraJessicaChavez]

😂😂

[@moneyinthebankmitb6639]

I did interior design diploma. But I don't have job opportunities. Can you please help me. 😔

[@SandraJessicaChavez]

aw man. You just have to keep trying! wishing you all the luck and success!

[@moneyinthebankmitb6639]

@@SandraJessicaChavez thank you for your reply 👍

[@itsnotaliee6652]

Hey girl, I'm applying for an interior design diploma. Are you still stuck without any job opportunities :( This is one of my concerns.

[@misscollier2720]

@@itsnotaliee6652 I am not sure where you are. I would recommend doing an associate degree as the least. My community college offered both a certificate diploma and a two year associates degree. At that college, The associate degree will introduce you to more technical knowledge that will make you more competitive overall. I did two years at a community college and now working on my BA in Interior Design

[@kgpink5041]

DONT TAKE ID NO MONEY NO HONEY

[@irenevillagrana5917]

On point!

[@SandraJessicaChavez]

😅 we can all relate

[@audreymitie1088]

ok now im scared

[@SandraJessicaChavez]

It honestly is not that bad. Every job is going to have it's cons, but it's up to you to see past it and enjoy it!

[@LinzyLinz7]

Nah that $34k is a negative thing 😅

[@SandraJessicaChavez]

That was only the first year or so. After that, your salary starts to go up with promotions, raise, job changes.

[@casslarry]

Love seeing other designers on YT! Just subscribed! Would love the support back 🙂

[@SandraJessicaChavez]

Hey girl! Of course! I’m all about supporting one another ☺️

[@casslarry]

@@SandraJessicaChavez thank you!! Loved the video! Can relate to all these 😂

[@wallpaperTVph.4371]

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ shot out Wallpaper TV PH 🇵🇭

[@rozinant1237]

Less than 0.5% of the population has a need for an Interior Designer. You need to be above average in talent to make a decent living in this business. Do not think that because it's a College course that does not require Math or Science that it will be a good choice. There are 1000's of people walking around with an Interior Design Degree that are under-employed or un-employed. Sorry for the reality check.

[@freedom-fg4vg]

this is really depressing . is it the same in the uk

[@timeah100]

Thanks for this

[@rozinant1237]

@@timeah100 Don’t mean to be a downer, but it is very limited field. Think of it like being a professional ballerina, you need to be very very good to do well. Don’t just take my word for it, make an appointment to have a chat with a licensed Interior Designer in your area, and ask them how many people they employ, then ask them where they got their schooling, and ask them realistically what are the chances of getting a job in your area? You may be that person, but ask yourself if you are the most stylish person in a circle of 100 people you know.

[@frankschilling8562]

One thing I love the most about most of these projects: how passionately almost all these architects and their clients are about incorporating 's hadn't met m