Laid off! 🤕

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First thing I did when I was laid off was get tacos at 4AM at a 24hr taco spot... Because I could (before I had kids).

Next day I movie hopped all day. It was awesome. This, too, shall pass. Enjoy the time off if you can afford it for a month or two.

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Stay strong and know that something better will come along

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Hearing this gives me that queasy feeling in my chest because it happened to me a few years back on this very day. You will be okay. Stay positive. New challenges await in 2019

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Sorry to hear OP. Good news is that you dont have to wait long for the next hiring cycle. Take a break for the holidays and jump right back in after the new year

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Sorry. It sucks but having had it happen to me recently - you will land and maybe even be better off. Turned into a positive change fir me. Better people. Better money

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Apply for unemployment stat and start your month long funemployment.

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Ugh, sorry to hear. So shitty to happen this time of year too. Keep your head up, and hopefully you’ll be on to better and bigger things in 2019!

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This will just be a blip in your career! You'll be able to look back and laugh. You got this!

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Don’t fret. It will make you stronger.

Use the time to do a personal project to freshen up your book. Even if it’s a spec idea you loved that never made it through inside

You got this OP!

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Hang in there! Happened to me twice and I’m only 28. Ended up in a better situation both times.

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Me too, I feel your pain.

Sorry to hear this OP. Hoping you can enjoy the holidays. Things should pick up following!!!

So sorry to hear this! I was laid off a month ago too. I’m kind of enjoying the time off right now, to be honest. Hope you find something good when you’re ready. ❤️

You’ll get through this! It happens to all of us. We survive!

Sorry to hear OP. Don’t let this destroy your confidence. It happens to anybody. Happened to me and so many other people I know. You’ll find something even better. And yes, make personal projects. Brush up your portfolio, and take meetings. And if you can afford to wait before accepting something else, take you time to meet and find the right agency for you. All the best

Best wishes, OP, stay strong, take the time off, and come back refreshed.

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