Shit level: cranked up to 11.

[Aqua Letifer]

@Horace said in Shit level: cranked up to 11.:

Sorry to hear about all the stress. I hope you and your family make it through ok.

Thanks, Horace. Fortunately, I was pretty convinced the world was going to end in 2020 and I haven't yet been convinced otherwise, so I started socking some serious money away. We can make it about 6-8 months with no income if we had to. There goes the house downpayment, but a roof overhead is worth two tomorr— you know what that doesn't really work.

[LuFins Dad]

I trust you guys will be fine. The two of you have good heads on your shoulders, and one thing I know for sure is a strong work ethic.

[Aqua Letifer]

Thanks, LD. One thing my parents did a good job on was brainwashing me into a Puritanical outlook on work and employment generally. Which only means I'm constantly worried about it, not that that fear actually translates to a work ethic. But here's hopin' it does.

[Jolly]

Don't see how this could happen. Ax has reassured me repeatedly the economy is all hunky-dory.

Bullshit.

Now that we've gotten that out of the way, I hope things go well for you and the wife finds something very soon!

[Aqua Letifer]

@Jolly said in Shit level: cranked up to 11.:

Don't see how this could happen. Ax has reassured me repeatedly the economy is all hunky-dory.

Yeah okay. I'm always looking out for other stuff—Puritanical fear and all that—so I'll take the conversations I've had with recruiters, freelancers and colleagues over any horseshit the White House says about employment, any day.

Now that we've gotten that out of the way, I hope things go well for you and the wife finds something very soon!

Thanks, Jolly. We'll probably figure things out, but I wish Auden were around to see what we're going to see in the coming decade. Would make for one hell of a sequel to Age of Anxiety.

[cathys]

@Horace said in Shit level: cranked up to 11.:

Sorry to hear about all the stress. I hope you and your family make it through ok.

Aqua +1
Glad you have an emergency stash, here’s to praying that you don’t need to use it.

[Klaus]

Wow, that's really fucked up. Sorry, man !

[Doctor Phibes]

Sorry, Aqua. This sounds like really messed up corporate stuff. Bean counters and people who play politics are the worst. Hopefully you can through it quickly

[Jon]

@LuFins-Dad said in Shit level: cranked up to 11.:

I trust you guys will be fine. The two of you have good heads on your shoulders, and one thing I know for sure is a strong work ethic.

This. Hang in there buddy.

[Renauda]

Aqua, sorry to hear that your family has to endure this third party initiated crap that is beyond your control. It has always struck me that it is the productive employees who suffer the consequences of the dubious decisions of unproductive administrators and disconnected managers.

[taiwan_girl]

@Aqua-Letifer Sending positive thoughts to you that things will work out as you wish.

[89th]

Ever considered remote IT work? May not scratch your writing itch but I know you’re a pretty l337 h4x0r behind the scenes.

[Jolly]

Do you someone who does that?

[89th]

Me? Yes, I do remote IT work.

[Mik]

Me too.

[Aqua Letifer]

Thanks, @Renauda and @taiwan_girl. Day at a time I guess.

@89th said in Shit level: cranked up to 11.:

Ever considered remote IT work? May not scratch your writing itch but I know you’re a pretty l337 h4x0r behind the scenes.

Yeah, I think just about anything's up for grabs right now. I'm going to ride this out for a little bit, see which way the wind's gonna blow. I don't have nearly the level of information necessary to even make a guess, so I guess we'll wait and see. Part of the problem is that this isn't just something happening in my industry. Graphic designers, financial advisors, lawyers, medical professionals and business analysts all share the same uncertainty. "Interesting" times.

My wife's had some interviews this week that quite frankly she kicked ass at—she's far better at such things than I am anyway—so here's hoping something turns up.

[mark]

Sorry to hear this AL. I am still waiting to hear back from the a couple of prospects. Thursday came and went and I heard nothing from the company I interviewed with last week.
Job hunting sucks. It's something I haven't had to do for most of my career.

I hope your wife finds something soon and that you don't have to do the same.

Politics sure does suck when it involves your livelihood

[89th]

@Aqua-Letifer Indeed many professions are, you’re right. Heck I used to build websites from scratch, I mean literally starting with a blank index.html file…now you can drag and drop and build your own site in minutes using sites like squarespace. Or logo design, now you can get one for $5.

[Aqua Letifer]

@89th said in Shit level: cranked up to 11.:

@Aqua-Letifer Indeed many professions are, you’re right. Heck I used to build websites from scratch, I mean literally starting with a blank index.html file…now you can drag and drop and build your own site in minutes using sites like squarespace. Or logo design, now you can get one for $5.

The sad thing is, those logos suck ass. None of them are going to be the next Nike, but those paying for the service don't know and don't believe you when you explain that to them.

Perception is reality when it comes to value. Once businesses start to realize these fancy new tools don't make bullshit smell any sweeter, the ship will start to right itself. But that could take years.

[George K]

Saw your post in Mark's thread. Glad you got a stay.

How's the market for your skillset where you live?

What about your bride?