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So... yeah. Unemployed. Not the only one. Parted on relatively good terms. I am now joining an elite cadre of game design superheroes who've been laid off by WotC, and there are some prestigious names on that list, so I shouldn't feel all that bad. Of course, none of them are paying me money, so I don't feel all that great, either. I've got some severence, and I'm going to be looking for work. I don't plan to move, at least not at this point. For one, I like it here. For two, my kids' dad is here, and he can't move this time. The army has this thing called AWOL that they reserve just for active duty servicemen who take it upon themselves to suddenly relocate, and that would be bad. At the same time, I don't think I can support myself and my kids here by freelancing. I could be wrong, but... well, it's a hell of a lot more expensive here than Oklahoma, that's for sure.
As it stands, if anyone knows of either a) freelance writing or editing they need done after the first of the year (I have an assignment I need to finish up before Christmas, which should be far easier now) or b) a job in the Seattle area doing writing and/or editing, please let me know. Doesn't need to be game-industry related, though I'd not turn down one in that realm. I'm willing to pay a finders' fee in terms of a kiss/hug and the baked goods of your choice. :)
EDIT: Oh, and to add insult to injury, I am disinvited to the holiday party, and so have purchased a pretty dress for no reason. I guess I have to come up with a reason now. Bah.
As it stands, if anyone knows of either a) freelance writing or editing they need done after the first of the year (I have an assignment I need to finish up before Christmas, which should be far easier now) or b) a job in the Seattle area doing writing and/or editing, please let me know. Doesn't need to be game-industry related, though I'd not turn down one in that realm. I'm willing to pay a finders' fee in terms of a kiss/hug and the baked goods of your choice. :)
EDIT: Oh, and to add insult to injury, I am disinvited to the holiday party, and so have purchased a pretty dress for no reason. I guess I have to come up with a reason now. Bah.
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Date: 2005-12-02 12:33 am (UTC)From:That is all.
Oh, except that on the misery-loves-company principle I believe
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Date: 2005-12-02 12:36 am (UTC)From:no subject
Date: 2005-12-02 12:39 am (UTC)From:I'm sure you'll land on your feet though and end up with a better job. You'll be in my thoughts though.
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Date: 2005-12-02 12:39 am (UTC)From:Their loss.
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Date: 2005-12-02 12:40 am (UTC)From:Imagine if, on the years when they lay off dozens if not hundreds, all the victims showing up and completely trashing the place? And by "imagine" I mean "fantasize."
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Date: 2005-12-02 12:51 am (UTC)From:Pretty crappy party.
Then again, WotC has been known to throw a freakin' ice cream party the day after layoffs, to cheer the remaining employees. Yes, they are that shallow...
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Date: 2005-12-02 12:44 am (UTC)From:See, now, that's just /tacky/ on their part.
Sympathies, lady. I wish I could offer productive or helpful advice, but all I can do is wish kidney stones upon the Neanderthals that laid you off.
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Date: 2005-12-02 12:52 am (UTC)From:no subject
Date: 2005-12-02 01:00 am (UTC)From:I'm sorry to hear that. I hope you bounce back.
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Date: 2005-12-02 01:01 am (UTC)From:*wuffle*
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Date: 2005-12-02 03:01 am (UTC)From:Will reconsider my Saturday plans, if you're still thinking of a trip South.
:(
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Date: 2005-12-02 08:26 am (UTC)From:no subject
Date: 2005-12-02 03:01 am (UTC)From:So sorry. This truly is the suck. Fingers crossed for better things.
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Date: 2005-12-02 03:01 am (UTC)From:Oh Havers!
Date: 2005-12-02 03:32 am (UTC)From:I get layoffs, really, I do, but no Party? Dirty, Dirty fornicators and sodomites all of them. I hope they choke on ham puffs, try to wash it down with overproof rum and then wind up getting lit on fire by the candle-lit centerpieces.
Here's hoping in 2006 they regret losing you, big time.
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Date: 2005-12-02 03:43 am (UTC)From:no subject
Date: 2005-12-02 03:54 am (UTC)From:Michelle, if you haven't talked yet with Aaron Acevedo, I think now's a good time. He can help hook you up with freelance assignments, at least, unless or until you find something more substantial and regular.
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Date: 2005-12-02 06:59 am (UTC)From:Good luck. I wish I knew of something to throw your way, but aside from this, I've got nothing.
Let me know if there's anything I can do, yeah?
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Date: 2005-12-02 07:14 am (UTC)From: (Anonymous)I'm so sorry, Michelle. If there's anything Janet or I can do to help, please let us know.
{{{hugs}}}
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Date: 2005-12-02 07:17 am (UTC)From:Hang in there.
Mike
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Date: 2005-12-02 07:28 am (UTC)From:I know you, though. You're industrious. You'll find something to do, and it'll likely be even better than what you were doing.