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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2014 7:03:06 GMT
Did you see this job listing for American Crafts?? Scrapbooker/Crafter
Paid to scrapbook - isn't that our dream job?!? I had a little fun with it on my blog if you want to check it out  |
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Post by tiffanytwisted on Nov 6, 2014 12:19:37 GMT
Too bad I'm more of a scraplifter than designer.
To get paid to indulge in your hobby (not to mention justify all the money I've spent over the years!) would be awesome!
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Post by gonewalkabout on Nov 6, 2014 12:49:12 GMT
Aww. Shame it's located exactly where I'm not, but it does sound amazing! I wish there were more of these.
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Post by tsabhira on Nov 6, 2014 17:56:31 GMT
Boy, the benefits are nice, but it sure doesn't pay very much for a graphics artist position. Is that normal for scrapbook-related jobs?
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Post by gonewalkabout on Nov 6, 2014 18:37:58 GMT
Boy, the benefits are nice, but it sure doesn't pay very much for a graphics artist position. Is that normal for scrapbook-related jobs? Generally, designers look for gigs like this, in my experience. In the great scheme of things it doesn't look like that much, but as a position in scrapbooking, no graphic design work, without having your name associated with a designer product, it's not too bad. Most designers get paid in product with actual payment for things like product design, publication etc. There are companies here or there that pay in money and product, but not that many. |
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Post by papersilly on Nov 6, 2014 22:24:39 GMT
the pay is nothing impressive but considering I craft for free anyway, it's great fun money to do what you love.
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Post by ScrapsontheRocks on Nov 7, 2014 10:57:27 GMT
Nice fantasy! Small bucket of cold water, though: 2 years ago when I was whining about my work (self-employed, total opposite to anything crafty) and bemoaning the lack of time to scrap my friend's scrapbook related events business was at the "licence to print money" stage. She was also just starting to get on DTs and so forth. I hope I am not being unfair to her if I say now that she is suffering some major burnout. The economy is a lot different too and that doesn't help. In her defence, a whole bunch of imitators have siphoned off some of her clientele, again, that doesn't help one bit. If this is off topic a bit, apologies.
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Post by doglover on Nov 7, 2014 23:00:28 GMT
That job would be a nightmare for me. It would take the relaxation aspect away from my scrapbooking.
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Post by nesser01 on Nov 8, 2014 1:29:39 GMT
Sounds like a fantastic opportunity! I say the pay isn't horrible if you like crafting/scrapbooking and if you're looking to just make a little something extra.
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Post by scrappymum on Nov 8, 2014 20:20:04 GMT
Not to be a Debbie Downer, but it is hard to be creative "on demand" and on a deadline, over and over again. After 7 years, I had major burnout, and was so far behind with my personal albums and next to zero interest in it as a hobby anymore. It has, quite literally, taken me years to get back any enjoyment in scrapbooking (for myself) as a hobby. Move over Doglover, I am sitting on this bench with you |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 8, 2014 22:24:28 GMT
Boy, the benefits are nice, but it sure doesn't pay very much for a graphics artist position. Is that normal for scrapbook-related jobs? I think there's a number of factors. It's Utah and women are still paid lower than men in some areas. The cost of living is low. The salary range is low, but upwards to the $40,000 range is really good for Lindon, UT. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2014 3:59:54 GMT
It seemed like a decent salary to me, especially for the cost of living in that area. It comes out to $13.46 to 15.86/hour (unless my math is wrong, which is entirely possible). That plus benefits seems pretty darn fair for a job that doesn't require a degree or any special experience other than being skilled at a hobby. Not to mention the value of all the free product you would probably get, and assuming you were working 40/hours a week. Don't some "full-time" jobs consist of 30-35 hours/week? That brings the pay up to $15-21/hour.
Seems to me they could offer the position for minimum wage with no benefits and would still get plenty of takers.
I know turning your hobby into your work can take the fun out of it - but that's a risk I'd be willing to take, LOL! But seriously, being paid to scrapbook - even if it took the fun out of it - would still be better than a lot of other things I've had to do for a living, all of which were SO boring.
It just seems like such a unique offer. I've not heard of scrapbookers (who are not product designers, and even then) being paid anywhere near this well. It's not an opportunity I would turn down, no way. And I currently make more per hour in a job I'm very grateful for but isn't fun in a state much more expensive than Utah.
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Post by momof3pits on Nov 9, 2014 4:56:55 GMT
Do you have to be in Utah or can it be a remote position?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2014 5:12:13 GMT
Do you have to be in Utah or can it be a remote position? Based on the job description, I assumed you'd need to be on site - but it doesn't hurt to ask! |
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Post by momof3pits on Nov 9, 2014 5:30:30 GMT
Do you have to be in Utah or can it be a remote position? Based on the job description, I assumed you'd need to be on site - but it doesn't hurt to ask! That's what I thought, but wasn't 100% sure. More curious than anything as I can barely keep up with my own projects let alone adding in deadlines!! ;p |
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