Looks like I may have lost my job
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- MrOneHundred
Oh, dear! Looks like I have until mid-February to find another job or become a freelance designer to my current employer. Tough times, I guess.
- tile0
You'll be better of doing freelance jobs. A lot of clients will have smaller budgets which excludes agencies and creates a bigger courtyard for freelancers.
- Llyod0
at least they gave you notice
- Llyod0
tell them you want to freelance then find another ft gig
- magnificent_ruin0
you do not fuck with mr 100 on my watch.
no way, no how.- what happened with that other job?magnificent_ruin
- I think it wasn’t actually a job, more of a sniff. They didn’t return my calls, I am going to try...MrOneHundred
- ...a less direct approach.MrOneHundred
- cannonball0
throw a tantrum
- MrOneHundred0
Unfortunately, I can’t leave myself to the whims of the freelance trade. I have a mortgage and 2 kids, so I pretty much need a permanent job.
I’m trying not to freak out, as I have a couple of avenues to explore...
- email me biatch! let e know wtf happened? james will hang himself?airey
- epete220
Be prepared by january if you can.
- Hoping to be prepared by the end of the day today.MrOneHundred
- try not to panic. there's a funny weightlessness to suddenly having everything appear new
nilsnihil
- Tungsten0
25 people laid off at my company last Thursday. More to come in the new year.
- Llyod0
I've decided to return to the workforce. Where should I look?
- into your heartcannonball
- all I see is blackLlyod
- down a deep mine_me_
- Why? Are you bored?NotByHand
- I'm past bored. I make games for myself to pass the time.Llyod
- good timingmagnificent_ruin
- cannonball0
Get ready for some boring dinners
- ETM0
All these layoffs... are most of the companies ACTUALLY feeling a crunch or just paranoid?
- NotByHand0
Sorry to hear that, bro. Especially knowing your situation with family, mortgage, and all that.
Lots of people in the industry facing tough situations like this now.
I wish I could help you. If anything comes up I'll keep you in mind.
- MrOneHundred0
We are feeling the crunch, but it’s less related to the “Economic Crisis” than to my boss’ reluctance to shake his money-maker, and his impending retirement.
- Sorry 100. There's lots of work out there — you'll be fine and don't freak out!!pylon
- Jaline0
Their loss. They got rid of a rock star :P
- They got rid of everyone! All freelance from home or bye-bye!MrOneHundred
- shhhhhJaline
- oh, yeah!MrOneHundred
- dog_opus0
That sucks, MrO. Are there any schools in your area with design programs? If any of them are looking for instructors, it's really a great way to make money, and it's not terribly difficult. You can also do freelance work at the same time.
- Thanks, there are. At least I have a few weeks to look at my options. And it’s not like I’m busy!MrOneHundred
- OSFA0
Sorry to hear this partner. I am sure you will find something before the end of the year. You are a fine gentleman and yes, a rock star!
Good luck and keep us posted!
- Greedo0
Godspeed, sir.
- harlequino0
Good luck, dude. Fearing this sort of thing myself.
- longtongued_liar0
did you give them the "don't make me a freelancer. you wouldn't like me when i'm a freelancer" speech?
- nilsnihil0
Good luck to you Mr 100. I hope you are on a good road soon.