Alumi Panel

One of our final opportunities to discuss the possible future of our major. The enlisted alumni were interesting, provide a different perspective on the routes that they took. Where they ended up as a result, and additionally how they are doing now.

Some worrying topics were the lack of outside hobbies that the alumni had time to do (which was none). Worried about that part a little bit, I enjoy a break from the constant game. Also having something to take care of is beneficial for one's mental health. 

The featured paths of contract work, indie, or industry jobs all had unique work flows. From the continuous need to work and produce as a small indie team to not lose the focus. Or a triple A studio job where the pod group work dynamic is eerily similar to senior production. To the final just having the stars align, getting the lucky chance to be part of a game that become successful through steam green light.   

Overall the career path has many chances to fail and succeed, but the one thing to take from the panel is to be prepared to change and move around. Job security is a seemingly rare thing in the current Game Career fields.