The jobs are ... GONE?!

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[@souleater0815]

I get 30+ job listings for UX a week from LinkedIn. But 99% are for Seniors.

[@MalewiczHype]

For a specific region / location? Or in general?

[@lillylightlove4229]

i am senior and more and I get only rejected, never had this in my life

[@sir_arsen]

@@MalewiczHypei think it’s a general trend around the world

[@souleater0815]

@@MalewiczHype Across the US.

[@vickywitvicky]

@@lillylightlove4229 Same here get rejected often which never happened as well. Most probably they wanted cheap labor to do better job but the problem is professionals never going to work for cheap price as @Malewicz said also they want 1 man army like doing most of the job for them.

[@trapeh]

Anecdotal evidence, but just like you said in the video, I've noticed an increase in the volume of Junior UX/UI positions in my country and I got a job after applying to only 2 companies, so it seems like things are definitely looking up :) Also thank you for all the tips you give out. I actually mentioned your name during the interview with my current employer when he asked me what sources I'm learning from!

[@MalewiczHype]

Yup, it's getting better especially if people are not greedy for high wages ;)

[@simbiatlawal1417]

@trapeh your country?

[@AlinaAlina-zr9yr]

Where are you from?

[@trapeh]

@@simbiatlawal1417 Czech Republic

[@trapeh]

@@AlinaAlina-zr9yr Czech Republic

[@hseindesigns]

If you want to freelance, get this: The next stage after working for free is *working for cheap.* Anyone who tells you otherwise is probably wrong. Once your experience goes up, your value goes up. Then you can start asking for more money. My 2 cents as a freelancer since 2017.

[@MalewiczHype]

Very true and something I plan to cover in a video soon too :)

[@hseindesigns]

@@MalewiczHypeCan't wait to see it!

[@badfairyy]

Honestly, there’s something fundamentally fucked up with the design industry at this point. The amount of final rounds I’ve landed for it to not manifest into anything has pushed me full-time into my business. Idk what the future is for design. But the future for me is not letting unpassionate, corporate design bots judge me anymore. I’m exhausted

[@waleed7523]

I like these types of videos a lot more than the UI tutorial videos (those are good too) keep it up!!

[@MalewiczHype]

Most of the UI tutorials have already been done ;)

[@jmc-333]

This was incredibly helpful.

[@mohammeds5007]

i am so lucky that i found u, finelly somone talk about dark side and reality

[@MalewiczHype]

I try to show the positive side of everything too

[@stephanieliu8320]

My 2 cents is that experience relevancy becomes so important in this economy. I recently started a new job after 6 months of job searching and a lot of failed interviews, and my new company’s service is actually similar to my old company, they are all in the same sector, except that the new company is a lot bigger. I’ve interviewed w/ a lot of other companies, AI, E-commerce, automotive, a lot of really hot industries but it just doesn’t work, and I found, after spying on the candidates who did get hired lol, that they did indeed have very relevant experience. So I guess that’s the way to go? like obviously not limit yourself, but see how you can leverage your current experience

[@arvindwee4634]

I'm so glad (and lucky) I landed a job last month after just 3 weeks of searching. And it's in an industry with a ton of restrictions and privacy policies, so I think this could be secure for a while.

[@MalewiczHype]

great to hear, congrats! Which industry is it?

[@arvindwee4634]

@@MalewiczHype Legal. The onboarding was painstakingly long and we don't get access to complete products either.

[@MalewiczHype]

Understandable. But even that industry will get slightly "updated" with all the changes right now around AI. Exciting times.

[@kushalsheshadri4281]

Are you in the US?

[@mrjulian.m]

Haha the salute at the end Cheers Michal!!

[@MalewiczHype]

Always!

[@randomtinypotatocried]

It was actually the interest rates rising that made tech companies start axing a lot of workers

[@MalewiczHype]

That combined with some companies like twitter showing that you don't usually need as many people

[@GinaMaher_]

Side note - your perks cut away is so real ha. I watched a bunch of "day in the life of a UX designer" videos a while ago and almost all of them were 20mins of food or skincare and walking/working out/time with pets. I'm there at 10min like shut up and show me your screen!.

[@mohammeds5007]

i feel kind of lost about what to learn, i am already graphic desighner but i dont feel that i like it, so i started to search about best tech skills and i made a descesion to learn data analitics but also i discoverd something like webflow and i was like wow i wanna learn this and then i am thinking like well i Think ui design is pretty good, i am traying to not stop learninig data analytics but i alittle bit lost my passion and start to feel there is another better fields, i tried to know why is that happened to me and i found probably its becuase evry body traing to make u feel that his job is so great and paid well etc, so what do u thing that should i do

[@MalewiczHype]

If you like designing then do design!

[@Sunn3r]

Awesome video, I love the honesty

[@KhanhTran-zi6uo]

Thanks for your high-quality content that helps me reduce my anxiety as I switch careers right now. Finding your courses and community has given me enough confidence to pursue this new field. ^^.

[@MalewiczHype]

Very happy to hear that! Welcome! :)

[@suzanneshea520]

This is great and a little hopeful. Personally I have been struggling to show conversions on my real world projects (because they are a nonprofit and move so slowly or they decide they don't have the capacity to make a big change to their website) or just showing I understand how they work in my class work like landing page projects.

[@MalewiczHype]

In that case show before + after and talk about heuristics - i.e. "the CTA was barely visible and now it's prominent so more users will click". Always better than nothing :)

[@jestinmwilson5140]

This is all i need now thank you ❤

[@MalewiczHype]

Awesome!

[@1234kingconan]

I was laid off in the Dark January and have been unemployed ever since. Not a junior as well I’m at least mid level. At this point I’m mostly waiting out the job apocalypse while grinding new skills and getting better. Tbh I’m having a good time just focusing on getting better. I feel like I’m a lot better designer than I was in 2022. I don’t really care what happens to the job market because it’s not really about that for me anymore.

[@graphicsguy03]

But this is not sustainable and can't be done in every sector. Companies can get rid of 80% of their works force and show a massive profit because they all use fuzzy math where the salaries that now don't have to be paid show to investors that the company has made millions in revenue through their workforce sacrifice, but then the companies begin to struggle since they still have the same amount of work but they don't have the people to do the work. That's when quiet promotions begin because the company loves that added revenue and don't want to pay the people still there for the job of 5 that they're now forced to do. If that doesn't work then they start the quiet firing. Combine this with the fad of replacing people with AI altogether will put them in a position later on where you have a whole generation that has been betrayed by corporations and CEOs and have already started their own businesses out of survival and don't want to keep the corporate machines running. they're willing to do without the promises of promotions, and free cereal, and free gyms, and health insurance since they're only killing us anyway, and opt to build a future for their retirement early instead of waiting for the corporation to kick them out the door when they've aged out of supposed use. Corporations are slowly ending themselves and men are leaving that workforce to be their own boss once again. Every rung on the corporate ladder is broken accept the very top and now it's not even worth reaching for.

[@cara3055]

Very well put! Many of us are finally thinking outside of the corporate oligarchy!

[@YggdrasilReviews]

I was one of the people affected by these lay offs in tech. The plan originally was to be moved to the UX?UI department within the company. They wanted me to complete the Google Ux certificate for UX before they moved me also had me pay for it. Then when I finished it and showed them the proof of completion they told me that I was getting laid off. I was also watching your videos on the reality of this course. Currently going through your videos to refine my skills and by the end make a killer portfolio. Half way there!

[@MalewiczHype]

Keep going! I know it's sometimes tough and weird things like that happen but you can't predict everything - you can however get your skills high enough it won't be much of an issue.

[@shabeeurrehman]

Amazing explanation, Malewicz. You always bring great market insights that are really hard for us to find from other KZbinrs.

[@MalewiczHype]

Thank you! I am curious and I ask - a lot. So once enough people tell me something I start to notice some patterns. It's not all bad.

[@edhahaz]

Twitter is still relevant? bro wtf is twitter? that other company - X - killed it completely

[@MalewiczHype]

Sure, you can look at it that way yet the majority of people still call it twitter ;)

[@swampflux]

Feels really weird watching stuff like this with all the junior design babies, but here I am, still unemployed after 7 months. It’s hard to find good help on what to do because hiring recruiters were the first to go. And then everyone still on the inside transformed every workflow with AI so they feel emboldened to stay lean without hiring real people for a long time to come. Yes, there are companies hiring people, but most of them haven’t got the AI bug yet. They’re just still catching up. 6 months later, they’ll “restructure.”

[@MalewiczHype]

I don't think it's that much AI as AI mostly sucks for design (still). I think it's mostly overhiring and overpromising meeting a market reality head on.

[@vintage.miniature]

What is with senior positions? I have around 8+ years of experience in UX alone and in total I have around 15+ in design, but I am not getting any replies for the positions which I have applied for. I am kind of lost and confused.

[@MalewiczHype]

Sorry to hear that! I think it's mostly cost-cutting and the fact that UX kind of lost the seat at the table in many orgs - it can be reclaimed for sure but the market is looking weird right now. One thing I could recommend is to maybe showcase more generalist skills (and as many as you have) before you talk about the years of experience. People have short attention spans.

[@1234kingconan]

>12 years here in UX. I was doing user research and testing etc back in 2011. I say just wait it out. Most of the juniors jumping into this field will quit and do something else in a few years because they will need a job. If you have 8-15 yrs of experience as you say, I say just don’t quit and keep going and the ppl less invested in it will drop out. Lots of ppl tried to get into UX since 2020, and imho they will not stay. The less one invests in something the less meaningful it is to them. Contrast that to someone who’s say been doing engineering for 40 years. After 40 years can they really do anything else? So that’s more or less where I’m at. Sure 12 years is not 40, but I don’t feel like quitting just because the economy sucks and there’s a million junior designers in the world.

[@The_Wu_Zone]

I'm currently looking for a higher paying role but I've also realised I need to learn more and upskill to increase my value to potential employees

[@MalewiczHype]

Yeah, and also learn to communicate there is that value that can potentially bring them more $.

[@The_Wu_Zone]

@@MalewiczHype Thank you. I will apply this to my resume and portfolio

[@AjiNMoto]

Im done with ux or design in general. My last few interviews were with slightly younger people, felt like they were gate keeping, i decided to not embarrass myself further as an ageing designer. Everything comes to an end eventually. I was a bit unhappy that it all happened unceremoniously, but i decided to let go of the feeling.

[@tazimrahbar7882]

Sad to hear that

[@AjiNMoto]

@@tazimrahbar7882 thanks buddy, to each their own, wish you all the best

[@MalewiczHype]

Can't you try freelancing if the job itself is something you like? Or maybe it was a bad streak of luck with those specific companies? I'd say if you REALLY like UX then continue in some capacity - like freelancing. If you're on the fence then maybe it's for the best - it's definitely not for everyone and the last few years were selling a lot of BS to people making them thing it's an easy, quick job, always get hired, great wages. It is a grind 99% of the time.

[@AjiNMoto]

@@MalewiczHype appreciate the reply, i like designing tbh, been into designing for 10+ years, mostly corporate companies because they paid well. I am sure i could have tried harder after my last job, but i decided to take jt easy for a while. I do have a couple of clients for who i take design social media graphics etc., i may expand the services further in future :), but regardless this channel is fun to watch. Good job

[@itscooldawgdonteventrip]

if no jobs. don't buy stuff.

[@MalewiczHype]

Totally!

[@CaesarFernandesMusic]

I head design for one of the largest companies in the Middle East. My take on this: UX/UI designers (especially those with little experience (under 6-7 years) , are taking the gig economy and expecting alot from it. If you decide to work remotely or as a freelancer, you need to be prepared to deal with the risks that come with it: For example, projects of low value and high effort, where the 80/20 rule takes a beating.. or if you work as an employee in a job and feel just a tad bit de-motivated or unchallenged, you tend to want to jump ship because of the lack of experience. Experienced designers (ove 15 years of experience) in my experience are far more committed and willing to work within many challenges than their younger, more brash counterparts and this is where the problem is. Designers need to stop feeling entitled and be willing to do the long hard yards in order to find something fulfilling. Its really that simple. Its not about availability of jobs.

[@MalewiczHype]

Not sure it's the same everywhere else, as there's plenty of juniors that are motivated and hard working too.

[@crossxer6099]

Maybe it's true for bootcampers but not all of them and also many people dont want much, just a job that pays their bills, gets them experience and helps them to stay sane

[@CaesarFernandesMusic]

@@MalewiczHype I work with designers all over the globe and its the case.

[@1234kingconan]

Yeah I agree with you, the majority of “junior” designers in ux are really casual and not committed. Ux has no barrier of entry. I wouldn’t be surprised if there are over 1 million “ux designers” (so-called) in the world.

[@justexploringlife]

I live in Italy, and the job market is insane. I have been looking for a job for 2 years now and I haven’t gotten any positive responses. Also, I have tried several job sites for job search and still nothing I am at the stage where I am about to give up. Please if you have any advice, let me know. Thank you.

[@MalewiczHype]

First thing to do is reply to those that gave a negative response and ask why.

[@EclecticRenaissanceFrank-yi5mx]

Take a break to open up some perspective, but not too long. After 3 years of being misdirected, searching, & burning myself out in disgust, I took a year off on purpose…& then spent a year struggling to regain my habits. I’ll still never forget I reached 640 applications before stopping Feb 2022. Focus on design practice for a bit.

[@justexploringlife]

@@MalewiczHype I always reach out to them for feedback on what was missing in my resume or portfolio that made me not qualify for the job but for some reason, they don't reply. I have tried freelancing too but nothing. Currently, I am learning other skills hopefully before the year ends, I get positive results.

[@justexploringlife]

@@EclecticRenaissanceFrank-yi5mx Thanks for the advice. Currently, I am learning other skills to take my mind off the job search and improve my chances of getting a job in other fields. I have submitted more than 1000 applications over the course of 2 years searching for a job.

[@mistralxl]

Platform X is still relevant? Maybe Telegram.

[@lfn972]

Nice video ! 👌

[@MalewiczHype]

Gracias!

[@jchavez789]

I love your videos because they are factual and get to the point. Sometimes they leave me a bit depressed, but that's good. Emotions are irrelevant. Like you mentioned, its all about how we show value.

[@MalewiczHype]

Thank you! I want to show things for what they are and the outlook is not negative, just tough.

[@sonjamir7751]

Does picking front-end as a major at uni (and then learn ux skills on the side) improve the chances of being hired for ux junior role?

[@MalewiczHype]

not ux, frontend designer is a thing now - good choice

[@crossxer6099]

@@MalewiczHype isn't front end designer is just an UI designer? Or is something like no-code like webflow designer?

[@MalewiczHype]

there is now a merge of actual (code) frontend with UI and it actually makes sense

[@crossxer6099]

@@MalewiczHype I am learning webflow which is what helps me to build a portfolio exactly the way I want it. Maybe I could give this a try 🤔 though I doubt there is gonna be any entry/junior roles for that

[@sonjamir7751]

@@MalewiczHype thank you for answering 💗🎀.

[@SzabatDesign]

5:22 always makes me laugh so hard that I can't help myself! 🤣

[@MalewiczHype]

Yeah big orgs are full of this attitude - and it is exaggerated, I think she actually does some work, but the video doesn't show much - just a few short meetings.

[@greivincruz]

In summary: quit whining, make your own business and pull yourself up by your bootstraps. Thanks for nothing dude

[@MalewiczHype]

I see people around me do it all the time. If you prefer to give up then give up - it’s your life.

[@greivincruz]

Sure you do, buddy! Giving up is not an option, motherfuckers got to eat. I just don’t agree with any of the arguments on your video; it’s a narrow perspective that only accounts for individual responsibility aka conservative trash.

[@MalewiczHype]

You do you :)

[@1234kingconan]

I think he’s just venting it’s tough out there for a lot of ppl right now

[@igo2054]

I dont think doing free work is a good advice, first this creates bad market for obvious reasons, secondly who will value and pay for your work if you value your work literaly 0$

[@MalewiczHype]

You start with free work (for non-profits) to build a portfolio. Then you go to cheap work to build it up even more. And basically you start charging more from there. It's a process that starts at the bottom.

[@igo2054]

@@MalewiczHype I disagree that it has to start from the bottom if you good you are good no need for free work, someone will hire you On a contary if you do cheap work no client will really respect you imho its a weird thing but expensive things are in a way easier to sell if you get what I mean

[@crossxer6099]

@@MalewiczHype I think this works best if you are freelancing. If you are looking for job it would also work but much slower and with huge risks as 99% of the companies will ask us to do home assignments no matter the seniority level. This makes getting job a gamble and it becomes super slow process to climb anything as getting new job is basically luck and gambling. I think it's luck and gambling because many designers are capable of helping companies earn more money so when there are lots of designers it comes down to their personal preferences. Also many of companies dont know design and think they just draw pictures on figma and hoping that their customers will buy more because its more pretty now. Many of them greatly avoid any research part because they want quick returns on ivestment. So freelance I think is the way to go. Ive heard webdesign can be very well paid specialization

[@MalewiczHype]

I get it and it's totally true, but if you're good enough to get hired then of course you don't need that. The thing is most juniors aren't :)

[@MalewiczHype]

Yes, freelance webdesign is a great path but as with all freelance it's slow to pick up. If you endure then it's really nice.

[@shivam_pandya.]

Well I'm enjoying this competition because i know i might not get job now but i will beat it soon enough 😎, I have spend so much time in internet and corporate that I understand how businesses works to what employees need. And for users well its been 7 years since im understanding what users like and internet is changing....and with multiple skills I don't care where market is headed or how big compitition is...ill make sure to reach top anyway ✌️

[@MalewiczHype]

That is the right attitude. Things are changing, best to be ready :)

[@shivam_pandya.]

@@MalewiczHype Yes, people are worried but i realised that in this race 50-70% of them are not even care where they work as long as they earn. so for passionate people race is not that hard.

[@MalewiczHype]

Exactly

[@t20sgrunt36]

UX need was inflated and overestimated in its need. Now we have thousands of mostly Jr level people looking for jobs in a market that can't supply specialist roles like that. There are many designers who can do front end work, art direction, design, and analytical data who are more likely to get more broad scoping roles that specialists once did. Also, Twitter is a shell of its former self, Musk damn near ran it to the ground for the sake of stockholder earnings and political BS.

[@MalewiczHype]

Yeah generalists with multiple skills are more in demand - and it used to be like that before 2009 (the ux explosion too). As for running to the ground I wouldn't say that - all that matters objectively are daily active users (which seems to be way up) and profit to cost ratio (which got "better" because of firing 80% of people). Which proves most big brands can run "lean". And when thinking about "how" they run that's a whole other story. I have my gripes with that platform especially lately too but facts are facts :)

[@Nonshillnot]

Agree about everything else except the "political BS". The US government had calluded with Twitter to suppress information. Musk did the right thing taking it away from the government.

[@kaihi178]

Honestly I've been enjoying frontend dev + design a lot. The cool part is there's so many design decisions that frontend developers make that the designer is shut off from, or that you only realize after you actually build the product. For instance how does it feel to use a search function, is pretty hard to actually predict in a prototype.

[@KC-sg7ip]

remember guys, youtuber is just a content creator. they did not have a full time like another people

[@MalewiczHype]

Not sure if you’re trying to be funny but I still work on client projects and had a full time job since 2001. 🤷‍♂️

[@Mooooty]

GFY - Elon "The Woke Warrior Stable Genius" Musk!

[@tazimrahbar7882]

One of the worst times to be alive.

[@Nonshillnot]

What? LOL you slept through history class clearly.

[@MalewiczHype]

No. We're literally in the best period of human history in terms of growth, possibilities and advantages. This is just a small bump in the road.

[@Nonshillnot]

@@MalewiczHype 100%

[@mr.artmak]

WW1, WW2. 🗿🗿

[@crossxer6099]

Well nothing is worse than wars, death and plagues but when it comes to periods of peace this is something comparable to great depression.