My birthday is in two weeks and I just lost my job. 28 is either going to be fucking amazing or a complete disaster. I’m hoping for the former, but who the fuck knows these days.

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Sorry to hear that, but you can make sure it’s the former. Give yourself a day then polish that book and grind. I know creatives who have been in similar situations and gone both ways. The difference was their attitudes.

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It’s been a rough 2018 so far, I’m with you AD. I also was laid off and it will get better! Keep your head up, better opportunities are out there.

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I got laid off last July and have been so much happier freelancing than I was at my previous agency. (I turned 28 in November, it's been great)

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Happened to me at 27. Started freelancing, turned into a successful company for several years until I was ready for a change and went back in-house. You’ll be fine! It’s amazing what you can do when life throws you some serious curve balls.

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You're young. You'll survive. Just don't simmer on it. Take some time off and keep moving forward.

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I work in media, If i got laid off, I'll have a new job with more pay in under 3 mos. Is it tougher on the creative side?

The biggest thing I learned when I lost my job was that it happens to almost everyone. Sometimes it’s due to agency politics and sometimes it’s just because of performance. Either way take this time to reflect, maybe go traveling, rest, and build that book.

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