I lost my job yesterday: UPDATED!!!!!!

[bLACKpANTHER]

I have to start by saying that I am humbled while writing this...

I am a graphic designer (was an Art Director at a magazine group) and the company I worked for was recently bought out.
They went through 1 wave of cuts and I made it past (not surprising because I work hard and do multiple jobs well while others are just plain lazy).
They just went through the 2nd wave and I was showed the door.. boo-hoo right.. Not really- I talked with someone else who is still there and they said that ALL the Art Directors have been demoted to glorified print-production pawns. They package the text and picture choices- send them to California- where some genius (hint of sarcasm) will lay the stories out and send them back to be prepared for print.
I would not stick around for that, Ever. I would stage a walkout with the others who are still there- I told my friend he should do that.

Anyways, I will land on my feet- I'm looking at this as a positive to start a new chapter in my book and am applying to jobs now. I live in the DC metro area and there should be plenty of work right now but wanted to toss out my portfolio site: http://kjohnsongraphics.wix.com/portfolio and see if anyone needed any graphic design work done over the holidays.

I appreciate any work (prayers) that could be sent my way to make it through the end of the year.

[thefuzz]

Not much good comes from being laid off, but at least they did it before the start of the year.  Gives you a head start on everyone else who is looking to "make a change" or get a new job.....but of course only after the 1st of the year.

 

Good luck, you will land on your feet.

 

 

[Anybodyhome]

When one door closes, another opens. I hope for the best and know you'll land on your feet as all cats do. Although I have no artistic ability whatsoever, I think yours would be a very cool profession to work in. Best of luck!

[Bronn]

Hate to hear you got canned, man. I'm always looking for a better opportunity myself, and I am sure you'll land somewhere better than you were before.

Sending positive energy your way!

[Mr. Scot]

Sorry to hear it, dude.

[Doyle]

It will hurt for a while but you will be much happier when you get a new start and find a better job. 

[frash.exe]

Take this as they're doing you a favor. You'll move forward and find something better much quicker that way instead of being stuck in a terrible work environment.

[teeray]

That sux.  Good luck.  Keep Pounding 

[Hotsauce]

Crappy timing...it's happened to me before..twice. 

Stay positive, keep pounding, good luck!

[thefuzz]

1 hour ago, Hotsauce said:

Crappy timing...it's happened to me before..twice. 

Stay positive, keep pounding, good luck!

Not to me, I would rather have the extra time to spend with family over the holiday season, and get a jump on everyone that starts their search after the 1st of the year.

Getting cut sucks, but there are worse times, especially if you haven't been Christmas shopping yet.

[Khyber53]

Best of luck, something better will come along. Here's a link to a really good publishing company. Should be able to take your skills and put them to better use. First class employer, worked with them a few years ago. Many different publications.

http://www.paceco.com/pace_home/careers-internships-2/

Your web posting looks good, nice portfolio. The frog theme in the About Me section should be dropped, though. Doesn't match the tone of the rest of your stuff. 

[KendrickPanther]

Keep Pounding

The business world is struggling between having a sustainable business model and showing well for shareholders. When you cut costs, you cut quality and that will drive away customers in the long run.

[bLACKpANTHER]

Merry Fuggin Christmas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I was just offered a new job that will pay me almost double what I was making at my last gig. Dude, I'm so stoked right now. I'm debating whether to spill the news on my family and friends now- or wait 2 days and let them know on Christmas....

What do you guys think?

[h0llywood]

23 minutes ago, bLACKpANTHER said:

Merry Fuggin Christmas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I was just offered a new job that will pay me almost double what I was making at my last gig. Dude, I'm so stoked right now. I'm debating whether to spill the news on my family and friends now- or wait 2 days and let them know on Christmas....

What do you guys think?

Congrats! Happy for you! wait until Christmas. That would be enough to create a festive mood for everyone else.