I’ve been laid off twice in the past 12 months. Both places were start ups, but I’m worried my whole career is going to be like this as a creative. It seems like we’re the first to go. Thoughts?

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It happens - that’s uncontrollable. But... what you can control is: always back up your portfolio shit, always (try) to have your emergency savings in a good place, prioritize your mental and physical health, and try not to take it personally.

And at the end of the day - be kind. You never know who in your circle might have that tip off to your next and better role.

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This is the right attitude to have. Layoffs happen. That’s advertising. Agencies have them the same as startups. There was literally a headline about some shop letting ppl go today. Move on and use cloud storage like google drive or box to back your work up for the folio next time.

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Avoid start ups

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But disruption and growth hacking and that rush you get from AllBirds, Silicon Valley’s official footwear brand. Isn’t all that worth the roller coaster ride? Especially if there’s maybe some equity in this billion dollar idea?

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