Lost my job today

[doppelgaenger]

Grkscorp is right; art is always the first thing to go; in schools, in employment, etc. etc.

It's surprising though, that budget is being cut like that in NY. I mean, isn't that one of most highly concentrated places in the world for art? Gee, today it is all about quantity not quality.

Like Grkscorp said, though, don't let it bother you. I am sure you are very talented and very capable. This decision will ultimately affect the company in a negative matter. But it is most important that you are able to support yourself.

Let fellow artists know how things turn out

[starbuck]

Thanks again all. Now that the shock has worn off a bit, I am trying to remain optimistic. I know I'll find something, even it it's freelance or part time. If times got really tough I could get a roomie or a cheaper place. I can be pretty resilient, and as Indie suggested I can even relocate. Nothing is tying me down.

I just feel bad for the staffers with kids and more expenses than me. I really hope this is just a bump in the road for everyone. I don't want to see this happen to more people.

Ugh. My head hurts today.

[DoesntMatter]

You'll get through this starbuck

[starbuck]

And I'm counting my blessings that I don't have this guy sponging off me anymore:

[ecojeanne]

starbuck, i'm sorry to read that you lost your job. I hope you will find something to sustain yourself and make you happy. fingers crossed.

[starbuck]

Thanks, Eco. I suppose you guys are all going to be seeing alot more of me here on LF in the next coming days

If I start posting too much, someone please slap me and tell me to work on my resume.

[ecojeanne]

Thanks, Eco. I suppose you guys are all going to be seeing alot more of me here on LF in the next coming days

If I start posting too much, someone please slap me and tell me to work on my resume.

I'm sure DM will only be too happy to giving you a spanking

[GrkScorp]

If I start posting too much, someone please slap me and tell me to work on my resume.

Here.., I did the best I could..

I even converted it to PDF for you..

You can edit the MS Word version if you want to make some small touch-ups to it..

[url]http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=33d17477d1ff85d0d2db6fb9a8902bda[/url]

[starbuck]

ROFL! Thanks Grk. This gave me a very much needed laugh.

I went from Exotic Dancer to Art Director. It's a nice rags-to-riches story.

[DoesntMatter]

And I'm counting my blessings that I don't have this guy sponging off me anymore:

That thing is so cute! I love animals

[starbuck]

That thing is so cute! I love animals

They are awfully cute aren't they. It looks like it's smiling.

[Gribble]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pqio2G_Ra6g&feature=related"]YouTube - The Funniest Baby Sloth Video Ever!!![/ame]

[starbuck]

That video is too freaking cute.

Maybe now that I'm jobless, I should just go take care of baby sloths at a Costa Rican sloth sanctuary.

I can tell them I have first-hand experience. Heh.

[AdminOnline]

Expect more retrenchment next year! 2009 will be a very very rough ride!

Save your money & watch what you spend..

[boobaa]

That thing is so cute! I love animals

It looks like a dead tree sloth to me. Yeah, dead things are cute.