Let the layoff season and games begin! Just got axed from a freelance gig along with 1/3 the full time creative department. Onward and upward!

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Yikes. Name the company, help us steer clear.

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There's no point in naming the company because the slowdown had already begun. Clients will pull back work for 2023 given expectation of an economic downturn and cuts will be made accordingly

I’m sorry to hear that. I don’t think it’s a seasonal thing right now. Typically companies are hiring freelance now to help spend what remains of client’s budgets. Clients are reducing their assignments in preparation of the looming recession. I hope you get lucky to find another gig soon.

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Makes sense

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