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Not sure where to post this
This is not a techie question – it’s actually a question regarding professionalism in the field. The only reason i’ve posted it here is because i typically use AE in my work.
Question:
I work at a small tv station in nyc. this is my second job as head of the graphics dept. Normally i am the one that has to do all of the work and i am simply a graphics department all alone. That said, i usually have to do a lot of multitasking. This is not easy because I am doing everything from putting together show packages (whenever i have time; there is no deadline since they’re simply upgrades), creating print ads (these are a little more urgent), and making Commercials for clients from scratch (number 1 priority). So… I find it hard to remember things and often clients are asking me to make some little change here and some little change there to the ad, but i often forget a few things and they get frustrated. Also sometimes i need to remember to send something to someone else in the office regarding something else and i may forget that as well. I don’t feel good about that and i don’t know what i should do about it. Am i unprofessional or am i overworked? What could i do to improve this situation? I know I am a little absent-minded in general; but then again, isn’t everyone?Dead the Fed
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Whew, that’s both good and bad to know.
Well, vacations are normally bad for the company, and it was the same at my last company. At least it seems they’re letting me off the hook when i forget because they know that i’m overworked. Thanks a ton. I was beginning to question myself.
Dead the Fed
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Sorry, but being overworked is really no excuse. This business is tough and if enough of those mistakes occur your clients I’m sure can find someone else for less money.
Maybe make yourself a workflow checklist for each client and be sure to follow it every time. Our company has a bunch of different studio clients and each master is a different process for all of them. We have a notebook for each client’s needs.
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Sounds like you’ve got a lot on your plate!
I’m a bit absent-minded as well, that’s why I keep written accounts of what I need to do; otherwise I’d forget.
Find a program like Outlook on the PC or iCal on the Mac. (Or maybe something a little more complex) And use it to keep yourself organized. Make tasks, to do lists, schedule activities, etc. That way you know what you need to do and what you’ve done.
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thanks Joey, that’s more like what i was expecting to hear intially. I had already begun to do that also! Great to know i’m on the right track. I have been quickly demanding that everything be organized and written on paper as a checklist. I put things in bold that aren’t done yet, and go down the list unbolding things as i do them. It seems to work quite well. Now i just need to make this official and strict. right?
Dead the Fed
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ok so it seems the general consensus is that yes, it is hard if you’re overworked, but a checklist may be the one and only godsend.
Dead the Fed
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correct. no excuses period. the owner of my company goes to great lengths to secure work / contracts and if me or someone under my supervision makes a mistake and he hears about it…NOT GOOD.
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I hope you’re well-paid for your efforts!
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ahah, i wish
Dead the Fed
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thanks bro
Dead the Fed
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Try using and training your clients on Adobe Clipnotes. It will make your job a LOT easier, (if they use it properly).
Cheers.
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