A freelance graphic designer feels that while his education provided a good foundation, he was unprepared for some aspects of working in industry. He wishes he had learned skills like being more organized, standardizing his work, and adapting when client needs change mid-project. Though he says he is happy with how things turned out, he has doubts that more preparation could have helped. Moving to a full-time position at a journalistic publication could help address these doubts by providing stable pay and the opportunity to contribute as part of an established team.