Hello,
So I've been doing this indie dev thing for a while now, and I'm constantly perplexed by the reactions I get from others, both in games in tech, and out of these industries.
So I'm looking for a day job right?
And it seems if I apply to any games companies, most of the time, their reaction is we are impressed, but we don't want you, I contrast this to before we were incorporated, and it seems the fields were greener. At least back then I was getting interviews.
It seems they want you to make your own games and mods to show your dedication, but they don't want you to make a company to compete with them?
In tech, it's seen as impressive, but also a bit of competition? My results have been mixed.
And in other industries, it's seen as impressive and since it's not in any way linked to anything they are doing, They are likely to consider hiring you.
It just seems odd that the people that are most likely to understand what you are doing are the least likely to hire you, and the people that have no idea what your doing, are the most likely to hire you.
Anyone else have any experience to share?
Can anyone explain these disconnects?
It's Frustrating because how are people meant to get the experience to work at these big AAA companies, if they are not doing their own stuff?
Any Hiring managers have any perspectives to share?
I understand, if your doing your own thing you may be less dedicated, but TBH it IMO it all comes down to power and control.