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Un-Jobbed

Thu Sep 4, 2008, 12:58 PM
I can't really dice words here... I just got laid off. The silver lining to this is that I've gotten invaluable work experience in my professional field, but I really liked the job and I confess I'm totally blindsided. I'm not sure what'll happen next, but I've done what any person should do in a post-unemployment haze- apply for more work.

I've never been fired before, but at the same time I've never quit a job- it just seems that I'm a regular victim of economic circumstances.

How does this relate to you? Well, in the interim, it might finally be a good idea to set up a commission system and finally start mercenary illustration. I'll let you all know when I'm taking commissions once I talk to a few people about how to do it right.

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  • Mood: Sadness
  • Listening to: Aphex Twin- Come To Daddy
  • Reading: Job listings
  • Watching: City of God
  • Playing: Company of Heroes
  • Eating: Hard times
  • Drinking: Starbucks

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~Spetsnaz-Invidika Sep 4, 2008, 1:16:24 PM
How irritating. Can't really relate, I've never even been hired. D:
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~tefloncougar Sep 4, 2008, 3:11:01 PM
I think most of my jobs have gone away from economic factors. Downsizing, bankruptcy. What a fun time it is to be unemployed.

-Tef
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~webkilla Sep 4, 2008, 3:37:14 PM
mercenary illustration... ah yes - the good old decision of "how much money do i want to charge for drawing furry porn" :D

good luck yo - unemployment = harsh

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~Phil-Ken-Sebben Sep 4, 2008, 3:47:59 PM
Sorry to hear that man. Hope you get some more work soon.

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~TheTomcat Sep 4, 2008, 5:21:48 PM
I will be more then happy to commission you to help a fellow artist in need.... best of luck in your quest.

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~Aelius24 Sep 4, 2008, 7:28:35 PM
Eeesh, sorry to hear about that, dude. I hope you'll be able to get some responses to your applications soon.

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=Eggplantm Sep 5, 2008, 2:28:03 AM
I'm sorry to hear that Jodimest. I hope you can find work soon. If you find someone who knows the right way to do commissions, please share.

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~AMTRAK Sep 6, 2008, 1:42:50 PM
That is never alright to be laid off.

That sucks.
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~Bigevilogre Sep 6, 2008, 11:06:57 PM
Bad luck, but look at the bright side. At least it's not a black mark on your work record like... sneaking into a rival store and dumping a few cups of water into the fryer catch tank. (Imagine 350 degree oil hitting water when the oil is filtered. Oily foam city.)
Everything happens for a reason. (Except to me, my purpose in life is to be a bad example) Things could work out better in the end for you.
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