u/IlasAvencio

im editing photos on my laptop for a few months now and they look great on the screen. colors are nice and contrast looks good then i tried printing a couple at a local store and they came out way darker and kinda muddy like totally different. made me feel like i dont know what im doing. is this just a bad lab or am i missing something with color profiles or calibration? i use a pretty basic monitor but gives same output when its on my laptop screen. what do you guys look for when picking a print lab? like what makes them actually accurate.

i recently started a new job, and even though i should probably feel grateful because i’m earning and gaining experience, i can’t shake this feeling that i chose the wrong path, the work itself isn’t terrible, but i don’t feel excited or fulfilled by it. some days i already feel drained before i even start, and it’s making me question if this is really what i want long-term.

the problem is, i don’t know if this is just normal “adjusting to adulthood/work life” or an actual sign that i’m in the wrong field. part of me wants to stick it out because i’m scared of making impulsive decisions, but another part of me is worried i’ll waste years ignoring how i really feel.

has anyone else gone through this in their 20s?