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- ephix0
the beauty of this thread is that mrdobolina probably doesn't even see it
- morilla0
what about www.poopinghammers.com?
damn is right, sorry to hear about this Doug, Chin up
- Rand0
is that you, uber?
- flavorful0
hehe, I guess my innuendo was not picked up on ... sha, sha, shaaa!
- brandelec0
you're good peoples kona, good things will come again
good luck
i love you
- k0na_an0k0
HAHAHA!
- BonSeff0
i think the box of sharpies site is a fine portflio. doubt you have anything to worry about.
if you can afford it, you should take a couple weeks off and get some introspective. im sure you will land on your feet.
- Point50
like some others said in this thread k0na, don't be so hard on yourself. You're kicking yourself while you're down. Take this as an opportunity to reach higher and find something even better. Remember, we're all responsible for ourselves. There are some things outside of our control, but you have let that be... that which you can control, well take that by the reigns and fucking control it and run with it.
and now for my generic NT phrase of encouragement:
"Chin up, move forward"
- shellie0
Its things like that that forced me to move on and continue moving up and on in my career. I'm of the type that likes to stay at jobs as long as possible... possibly forever. Only when I really have to do I move on to the next thing. But, I assure you --- you'll be so happy this happened 6 months from now. For serious.
- defanddumm0
good luck. it will be better for you in the long run.
- k0na_an0k0
didnt even see it coming.
this wasn't even on the radar. literally, mid last week i finished up two giant re-design projects of huge magnitude i finished one month ahead of schedule, they were thrilled because it meant i could focus full-time on media, which is the direction our ux team was told to go. it's the #1 priority in the company so today when they let one of the only 4 ux designers in the office go i was more than shocked.
the team was my boss, who is a great guy that i feel sorry for that he had to deliver the news.
1 40+ yr old brilliant designer swamped with work.
1 40+ year old brilliant coder swamed with work.
1 guy who was hired here 7 months after i was, but just got his pHd in user experience so it's hard to let him go.
unreal.
i honest to god have no idea what to even do first.
- JackRyan0
That completely makes no sense. What are they restructuring for? Do you have any idea? It sounds like they might be going in a completely different direction.
- letters20
Sorry to hear it K0na, like the lot said, you'll definitely come into something else.
What is your skill-set generally? Doing design or development as well?
- PonyBoy0
a PHD in 'ux'??
wtf is that?
Anyone who's been working in the field of the 'baby web' deserves a fucking phd in 'user experience'...
... fuck, dougie...
... let's start a WAR!!!
I don't know who we'll fight... but I'm on your side, dude.
- vwsung18t0
good luck, if you need to get revenge on anyone just say the word
- letters20
Hey Doug, the content of your site is good. From what you mentioned, perhaps there some further projects you can post and describe your roll on – as not everything you show needs to be 90% you.
Overall I would say to lose the bio/news areas for now, anything too personal. the URL doesnt matter much to me – but perhaps the other feedback on that is enough to change it.
- Ramanisky20
i know this whole thing sucks for you now
but with your quality of work ...
and years of experience
you should have no problem finding work tomorrowgood luck kid
..but you dont need it
- OSFA0
Damn brother, what can I say? It fuckin sucks! and I've been thru that befo'. Don't think you deserve it dude, nobody does, even if there are differences between us or feuds, I don't think anyone here wishes bad shit like this to happen to other nters.
What to do now?
Fuck it!, let it go and start fresh, talk to your wife find the support you need and tomorrow morning start emailing your stuff. I am sure you'll find something better sooner than you think.
My best wishes are going your way, (escuse me Jaline, you are in the way) and I really hope somehing works out. Good luck mate and keep yo' chin up.
- flavorful0
Tough break kOna, I know you actually liked working there and all. :X
Throw today away and go watch your White Sox beat on my Yankees some more, hehe.
But seriously, try not to harp on it immediately after it happened you will drive yourself insane with what ifs.
You have a great portfolio, a great work ethic, and are fun to work with.
You will find a new job soon, just remember that you got the goods and don’t settle for a job you don’t like because of this ... because I think we all remember the job you previously had, haha.
:D
- madirish0
just me, Rand...