Meagan Fisher Couldwell

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@amfonte Haha, I've only managed to do it because it's my go-to fun thing when I'm procrastinating on paid work. :P

@owltastic You’ve now redesigned and relaunched your portfolio twice before I’ve done it once. This should be a swift kick in the ass to get on it! Haha

Hello! I wrote a post (owltastic.com/words/re-intro…) sort of recapping what life has looked like for the last 10 years, where I hope to be headed, career-wise, and just generally giving an idea of what you can expect from me in the future.

@amfonte Thank you so much! It's Regards, I love it too and want to use it in everything! creativemarket.com/sensatype/6637… :)

@owltastic Kudos! It looks great and love the headline typeface.

@KatieLangerman Thank you Katie! It's a work in progress, but feels good to be thinking about it again with fresh eyes. :)

@owltastic Such a lovely post! I like how you're thinking about career goals– it feels very authentic and human. You've inspired me to rethink my own. "Less grasping, more giving" ❤️

@cameronmoll Hey Cameron! Hope you all are well. Thank you so much for this. :)

@owltastic Hello again, Meagan! 👋 Beautifully transparent, inspiring post. Lovely to read this tonight.

@adrianmg @KatieLangerman Thank you. :)

@KatieLangerman @owltastic +1 lovely post to read

@MichaelAleo Thank you so much, Mike! :D

@owltastic I remember when you started working with Dan and thinking your work was brilliant. Good to see you around!

@danilobleal Thank you so much! That is so kind of you to say, means a lot. :) cc @andrewcouldwell

@owltastic I remember randomly finding your website years ago and bookmarking it as a top-of-list example of whimsical, full-of-character design—still there! also learned a lot from your partner's book! appreciate what y'all have already given and am inspired by your courage & strength! 💓

@aaronmeder Thank you for the kind words, Aaron! <3

@owltastic Love to have you back on the interweb! 🙌🏻 I've always enjoyed the happy friendly designs :-) Thank you for sharing your personal story.

@tsiger Thank you so much! I remember working with you, it was a pleasure to design a theme for you all. <3 Hope you are well. :)

@owltastic From one of your tiny customers, (you designed a beautiful theme for us waaaay back) I wish only the best for you and your family moving forward.

FYI I'm (very thankfully omg) not actively looking for work right now lol. Just feeling a little spicy. 💁‍♀️🙋‍♀️

I know this is all very "okay boomer" of me, but I am curious if anyone else has seen this pattern too. I also suspect tech companies want people with no personal life so they can "give it all" to the company. No baby? The CEO is your baby! No partner? Spend weekends with us! 🙃

It will sound like this rant is about me, but it's actually about a pattern I see from talking to several friends on the job hunt (and yeah, it's a lot about me too). Get ready for some HOT TAKES! 🔥📣