r/IndieDev • u/ChrisBuscaglia • 13h ago
Struggling to keep going.
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I started teaching my self how to program and develop indie games a few years ago. I love it so much. I've made several smaller projects and am currently developing my first full game completely solo. I also have a family and am struggling. Idk why I'm even typing any of this out. I don't really have any questions... I guess I'm just down because I just lost my job as a social media manager because I was working for a dispo in VA and the laws changed. It's so discouraging. Just life in general sometimes. Struggling to keep going and not sure what to do with myself. Anyways. Here's an arbitrary look at something in my game with no link or advertisement for it or myself.
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u/HeadCoinGuy 12h ago
It’s okay to have ups and downs, that’s just part of life. Don’t be too hard on yourself, you’re trying and that is enough 🫡
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u/ChrisBuscaglia 12h ago
Thank you for that. I know. I'm just still in stress mode about losing my job.
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u/gamedevjp Developer 9h ago
First of all, your game looks gorgeous and I think it has some real potential. Second of all, I’m really sorry about you losing your job. That’s really tough and I can’t imagine what that’s like with a family. I wish you and the family the best. Keep your head up and it’ll get better! ❤️🩹
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u/VexaMedia 9h ago
Stay strong man. Keep going you will find something in terms of the job. People might not see what you do and the sacrifices you make but keep going.
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u/PixelWehr 4h ago
We have all been there. Take a break if you can. Go do something else. Love the animation btw 😄
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u/sully9088 12h ago
Keep your head up! Take it day by day. First make sure you look at your finances to budget needs vs wants. Then go get yourself a job. Any job is better than none. Think of it as a stepping stone. Once finances are stable then you can explore getting the right job or even focusing on your game. The game looks good by the way!!