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- Iggyboo0
Ukit calm down about this draconian nietzche shit. You just gotta take the work that comes your way and make the best of it, I still see job postings even if their shite. One thing's for certain our industry will definitely shrink as a result of these economic hard times.
- draconian nietzche?nilsnihil
- I thought Nietszche was more of a free-wheeler myself...TheBlueOne
- Nietzche was the one that theorized what doesn't kill us makes us stronger, and draconian is in reference to draco laws which were harshIggyboo
- draco laws from athens which were particularily harsh.Iggyboo
- what doesn't kill you just leaves.
NilsOUT.nilsnihil - complete failure at attempting to sound intelligent.Khurram
- monospaced0
my name is dolly.
an asian, an artist.yes.
- Audria0
don't be discouraged.
I have a full time gig right now.. but recently a lot of people are trying to contact me for onsite freelance.
so start freelancing.. dont worry about the economy and if your good at what you do, you wont have a problem.- nothing wrong with optimism, I applaud you, but come on, there are lots of good people without jobs nowmagnificent_ruin
- it seems a trifle smug to simply project from your own experience what you wish to be truemagnificent_ruin
- I think it's just harmless words of encouragement. Sometimes you needs it.dropdown
- I agree. Nothing wrong with encouragement. My job sucks cock and I would trade its security for some sound/ steady freelance work. ANYDAY
move - p.s my job blows too. I think of quitting everyday.. but a job is better then no job.Audria
- SillyBilly0
I would recommend by starting here: http://krop.com/creativedatabase…
Best of luck
- coco_ono0
thanks all. some realistic. some hopeful. i'll be doing what i can.
- Mantistwo0
Life is a struggle. You have to keep pushing through and stay strong. If you really love what your doing, it will work itself out.
Just stay focused and keep your head up!
- uberdesigner0
offer handjobs
- eknudtson0
learn to do something useful, like fix bicycles, grow food, brew beer, build a shelter, tame wild horses, breed burros, keep out invaders with a shotgun / mortar, kung-fu, knife fighting, body guarding, yogurt making... etc
The world doesn't need another BFA.
- I'd love to see a couple thousand fewer lawyers and accountants and few more BFAstedvandell
- breed burritos? that sounds like a delicious hobby! lolzFrosty_spl
- uberdesigner0
get a mac
- loatoacrab0
geese, i saw this thread this morning, and are almost laid off. going from full time to part time.....and i cannot see being a part time can last long too.....
- designbot0
My company just called a last minute meeting yesterday for this morning and laid off 25 people (we are only around 200 total).
Even though I found out I'm good, this totally sucks. What amazes me is how people can go from being paranoid and on complete edge, back to their smug selves after they discover they are not getting laid off. What about sympathy for the folks who are being let go? I feel pretty horrible for them.
- damn!lvl_13
- I know, pretty crazy. Now I feel like I am on a sinking ship.designbot
- designbot: polish up that resume, brother. How's your portfolio looking?Scotch_Roman
- yeah, I just recently redid it and updated it. I am actually going to start working on another flash site...hopefully something better.designbot
- fiesta0
something about sorting wheat from chaff
- mattiaBK0
I've been laid off in October 07 and didn't find a job yet! Lived in KC area first, and Orlando now. Not sure what's the deal, I applied to jobs that seem to be great for me, but I get little to no response!
Fortunately I've been doing some freelance work, but a FT job would be nice! I hope I'll find a solution soon.- Good luck man, sorry to hear that. If you were still in KC I might be able to help you.designbot
- akrokdesign0
i had four interview this month. but no job yet. :-(
- JSK0
akork, have you thought about none agency? in-house? Freelance?
- akrokdesign0
i think i have contact most agencies in l.a, i expand my search incl. SF and & NY. even some Chicago.
i got creative circle, syndicate bleu, match creative, 24 seven on the case too. but they are pretty quite.
- monkeyshine0
network like crazy. I'm seeing lots of developer and UE jobs. Also, start-ups seem to be popping up more. I'm working on a business strategy plan for a start-up...partner up with some other people you respect and trust.
- JSK0
Yah dont narrow your self down to agencies only. Lots of finance companies / health care / pharma places are hiring for design