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Sooner than expected, but as expected, my role was eliminated yesterday afternoon. No more than an hour after my boss pushed me to deliver a mockup for one of their brand websites that they're paying an external agency to develop. You're welcome.
As expected, the engineering manager thinks his team of 4 backend app developers can design and UX the remaining 60% of the app. Even with the component library I built, there's not a snowballs chance in hell.
So I sit here this early am questioning the universe and my place in it's vastness. I feel like a total failure and I'm not sure I want to design again. Fuck me. I'm having a hard time looking my eldest son in the eye for fear that he sees the failure in mine.
- sorry to hear that buddy. don't beat yourself up over it.scruffics
- This event does not define you, start looking right away. Show your son you are cool under pressure. Good luck brother.HijoDMaite
- 'Role Eliminated' as in sacked, or taken off that project? Sorry to hear, man, but it sounded like a socio-political clusterfuck rather than a criticism of you.detritus
- I think a lot of us can totally comprehend. Been there also... Sadly you can't influence shit like this, you're just getting fucked by douches, not your fault.grotesk_neue
- I wouldn't take it to heart, and certainly not as a failure. It's quite clear financial scrimping and idiots are involved, as always.set
- It's been a long time since I've seen your work, but from memory I don't have you down as one of the lacklustre fucks, and you've always exuded competencedetritus
- whats your experience and where are you based? We need developers over here. Can up your name/cv forwardmugwart
- ive worked with c"nts like this. Its heart breaking and soul destroying. Fuck them. You put your all into it and so you can look at yourself in the mirror.mugwart
- also look at your son in the eye and tell him you did all you could but sometimes there is dishonesty and the only way to be is raw honest.mugwart
- someone told me that football (i hate!) teams lost there meanings when it was all about winning. it used to be sticking with your team through ups and downs.mugwart
- You failed nothing - eng. mgr thinks he can do it? Take pleasure watching him and his motley crew drown. You know you're better than they are, thus you win.face_melter
- Spent a week busting on an image, along with the guys who built the model. Looks great. Day before deadline client decides to get a 'known' studio to do them...face_melter
- ...instead. We shout FUCK! and reluctantly send them the 3D. Took the cunts three months! Client is happy, I guess. Was told by proj. mgr...face_melter
- ...that he preferred my image(s) to the pro place but they bullshitted themselves into the job and bamboozled the client. Everyone hates their work.face_melter
- The world is full of cunts, but there are always people who recognise and appreciate good, decent, work.face_melter
- ^ yep! This.mugwart
- Don't let this set back get to you too much. Companies are so often full of bullshit politics. When things like this happen they v.often lead to much betterfadein11
- things and it will all be forgotten soon. Onwards and upwards!fadein11
- Stay positive man, go for a bike ride, take time for you, energize and come back to market with new ideas!OBBTKN
- damn kona that sucks ... I hate saying the usual 'things always turn out' but ... things always turn out buddy .. keep your head up always.Ramanisky2
- you should quit that fucking place.sted
- damnmoldero
- That sucks but can happen to everyone. Have a beer, be sad for a while, think what you could do different (or better) next time. Then get up and look forward.Longcopylover
- But don't let you hold back or pull down, it's not worth it.Longcopylover
- failure is a stepping-stone to successsince1979
- this is your chance to get something better. They did you a favor. Don't let the down part stop you. More money and more design satisfaction headed your way.capn_ron
- Fuck that shit, Kona. Talent always lands on its feet. Keep your head up!BonSeff
- Thanks guys. I really appreciate the kind words. I'm a UI/UX Designer/Manager with almost 18years exp. My portfolio is boxofsharpies.comkona
- which if course as the universe works... is down right now. dreamhost is down. This is too much.kona
- Get to the gym, get some rest, get up early, because your new job is getting a job. You'll be back at it soon!robotron3k
- Keep your head upgarbage
- Dude! You are anything but a failure! For real. I gotta tell you something: We've both been on this site for a long time.nocomply
- I've always look up to you as older, wiser, and most definitely stronger. I've read reports of your ups and downs before.nocomply
- You got a lot of brains and you will most definitely rise again. And soon. And probably somewhere better!nocomply
- You know you're value. And others see it in you too. Just not that shite gig you were at.nocomply
- *your. D'oh!nocomply
- Sounds like they did you a favour. Your team sounded downright dysfunctional.monNom
- if it helps, i'll put your site up on my mt grid acct. email me.BonSeff
- bonseff@gmail.comBonSeff
- Their fucking loss. All I can tell you is that you don't need anyone. Go out on your own or partner with a couple of good people and crush it._niko
- one og to another. I always remember your story of how you got your nickname, I ride a kona as well :)_niko
- Thanks guys! and wow, thank you nocomply for that, what a pick me up. I already have a few things going which is pretty incredible...kona
- ^ wordBonSeff
- Does anyone know where I can grab a UI mockup of iphones to showcase some work? maybe something along the lines of https://cdn.freebies…kona
- grr.
https://cdn.freebies…kona - you're one of the good ones Kona. and one of the reasons i stick around here. seriously.
you'll bounce back higher than before. trust.exador1 - thank you ex! that means a lot!kona
- sorry to hear, Doug. sounds like you were dealing with a bunch of bullshit at the job lately :\ iPhone PSD mock http://p-px.com/ipho…lvl_13
- good luck kona! bet you are going to shake this one off in style.
https://freebiesbug.… ?uan - not sure if you were looking for the one you posted, because it's a freebie from https://freebiesbug.…
maybe make a thread for mockupsuan - Send them a bag of dicks.
https://dicksbymail.…pango - #mkgarobotron3k
- Sorry to hear that Doug but you know what they say... your best job is your next job. Industry is still in serious need of people at all levels in Chicago,mg33
- I'm sure you'll find something you're perfect for. Work your connections and work your muscles. https://i.ytimg.com/…mg33
- I got laid off on Xmas Eve three years ago thanks to a nasty board room battle. I was in debt, burnt out and angry. I now run my own show. Be lucky dude.monoboy
- You should be able to find work asap with that portfolio. The only downside is the 18 years of experience (I know, I know). Agencies and recruiters usually wantMaaku
- a cheap junior designer.Maaku
- Monoboy. Damn! Christmas Eve? You really pissed someone off.pango
- damn sorryCALLES
- they did you a favour, this is an opportunity to pick a new team that will let you shine and do even better work. Nice effing portfolio btw, you'll be fine!zarkonite
- dicksbymail. that's the best $15 i've ever spent. thanks again all. some great pick me up stories. this is the community i love!kona
- http://media3.giphy.…pango
- Doug, I don't post a lot, but I'm on qbn all the time. I fondly remember, years ago, your hobo-bashing days. Chin up. You shall bash again, sir!bulletfactory
- just a job dude. time to get a better oneMilan
- I'm willing to bet that if you look your son in the eyes, he sees nothin but the best fucking dude on the planet.Cosmodrome
- And if you do look him in the eye, let me know how the fuck you got his attention.Cosmodrome
- Sorry to hear, kona. There is a shift going on w dev thinking they can do w/o design. It's pompous and shortsighted. Bad leadership. Nothing to do w you._salisae_
- Hey man- get in touch - I'd like to help if I canriteshpatel